Lauren Flake - Grief & Texas
I love writing letters to my mom but it took me months to write a “Letter to Me” for my dear friend Kelly Smith at Mrs Disciple. Kelly and I met through Jen Hatmaker’s For the Love launch team this summer and have maintained an online relationship over the last few months, sharing encouragement and […]
My husband is the absolute most difficult person to shop for on my Christmas list. Gifts are not his love language, and, although he is generally very laid back, he is extremely particular about things like clothing. Hence, my first annual gift guide for him was a bit of a challenge. I’ve tried to provide […]
This summer, our #texasstrong shirts raised nearly $150,000 for flood relief, in memory of my mom, Dixie, following Memorial Day floods in San Marcos, Wimberley and Martindale, Texas. Texas Strong flood relief for the holidays Now, after Halloween Eve floods hit Buda and Kyle (and south Austin), as well as San Marcos, Wimberley and Martindale, […]
Two, feisty and opinionated little women live with us. You could call them preschoolers–our youngest turns 2 this week so I guess she’s not really a toddler anymore. As their mom, I’m in charge of choosing their Christmas gifts. Or, at least, I’m in charge of giving the grandparents some clues about gifts for them. […]
I waited to watch Still Alice until it came out on video. I just couldn’t bear to sob in a movie theater, surrounded by strangers. Since November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, I thought it would be a good time to share with you what I think Still Alice got right about […]