I’m Autumn, and herein lies my thoughts, ponderings, and revelations of what it means (and takes) to be a wife and mother. Like the leaves that captivate us with their temporal beauty each autumn, our time as women to cultivate meaningful relationships within our home will fade. The season of having littles and building the foundations of a strong marriage pass so swiftly.

I have spoken with far too many women whose seasons have faded before their very eyes and they are left mourning the wife and mother they wished they had been. Having spoken to these women personally, I know there is a great deal of healing to be done in their hearts and I want this space to be somewhere that can encourage them to begin that process.

I also want it to be a place where I can reach the young women who still have time to change the trajectory and break free from the lies that their roles are hopeless and insignificant. There is a peace that comes with surrendering fully to the devotion of your family. God has ordained us to a much higher calling than the corporate world can ever offer.

As a mother of five, and someone who has forged a path different than those before me, I want to champion the women who are wrestling with the decision to surrender to this role of full-time wife and mother. One of my favorite authors perhaps said it best, “The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only- and that is to support the ultimate career.” -C.S. Lewis.

In my little corner of the internet, you will also find tips for managing your days, insights into the life of my family of seven, book recommendations, recipes and more. So, if like me, you are in need of a community of like-minded women who want to take this narrow path together, I encourage you to stick around.

“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead. Today and tomorrow are yet to be said. The chances, the changes are all yours to make. The mold of your life is in your hands to break.” – J.R.R. Tolkien.