Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer. It begins in the thyroid cells that produce thyroid hormone and is often discovered after a thyroid nodule is evaluated with ultrasound. Diagnosis is confirmed with a biopsy. Medically it’s usually described as slow-growin

The day of my ultrasound was also the day we were moving out of our house. I drove straight from the hospital to where my husband Justin was loading furniture. The moment he looked up and saw my face, he dropped what he was holding. I started hyperventilating. They had just told me I ha

I introduced them as “superhero brothers”… and suddenly blankets became capes and my bed turned into superhero headquarters. They stood there proudly telling each other they loved each other like the best superhero team. And then one superhero’s cape fell off… he jumped off the bed… and

A few months ago I found a lump. Fast forward to sitting in an oncology office discussing thyroid cancer surgery. Life can change in ways you never expect. I’m sharing this journey as a mom, a nurse, and a human trying to navigate something scary while still showing up for my family every

Family movie night at our house is serious business. The boys picked the movie tonight… and let’s just say it probably wouldn’t have been Justin’s first choice. His face when the movie started said everything. But the best part? He stayed for the whole thing anyway. Sometimes the best dad

Hey everyone, I'm excited to share a few quirky and interesting facts about myself with you all! #gettoknowme

Driving into a new month reminded of this: God has carried me through things I never thought I’d survive. So whatever March brings… I’m walking into it with faith instead of fear. “And all my life you have been faithful.” #HelloMarch #FaithOverFear #ChristianMom #WomenOfFaith

Family walk. Tree climbing. Bathroom emergency announcements. This is my daily life raising two boys. #boymom #momlife #raisingboys #momchaos #reallifemom

Boy mom of two sharing real life, cancer journey, home resets, and faith while building Guidestone Collective. If you’re a busy mom trying to keep life together… you’re my people. #gettoknowme #boymom #momlife #cancerjourney #realmotherhood