State of Gratitude

  • The Death Season & (Re-birth)

    🍂 New on the blog: After months of silence, I’m writing again—right in the middle of my own dying season. This post is raw, real, and rooted in faith. It’s about pruning, letting go, and trusting that God will bring… Continue reading

    The Death Season & (Re-birth)
  • WE MADE IT | A Labor of Love & A Pause for Peace

    After republishing 70 blog posts, it’s time to breathe. This journey has been a labor of love! Full of emotion & reflection. I’ve rediscovered my passion & embraced it & seen my faith grow. It’s time for a short break,… Continue reading

    WE MADE IT | A Labor of Love & A Pause for Peace
  • ALONE | A Place to Belong

    This poem, written in 2019, was part of a healing journey guided by therapy & rooted in heart. Processing pain through poetry became a lifeline—a way to name what couldn’t be spoken aloud. If you’ve ever carried the weight alone,… Continue reading

    ALONE | A Place to Belong
  • When Love Grows Up

    Written in 2020 & reposted in 2024, this two-part poem explores the gritty, sacred work of marriage—the heartbreak, the healing, & the holiness. For every woman walking the tightrope of loyalty, prayer, & truth in her relationship, this is your… Continue reading

    When Love Grows Up
  • Essence of Her

    She is fierce as lightning & gentle as dew. Essence of Her is a poetic journey through the contradictions & beauty of womanhood—untamed yet still, bold yet meek. This poem honors the invisible power women carry, the softness they give,… Continue reading

    Essence of Her
  • Always Here|Tug-a-war

    Originally published in 2018, this raw poem captures the heartache of being dependable, overlooked, and used up. “Always Here | Tug-a-war” explores what happens when love turns into self-sacrifice and crosses into martyrdom. A powerful reminder to value your worth,… Continue reading

    Always Here|Tug-a-war
  • Life’s a Mess… And So Is My Sink

    From macaroni-crusted sinks to overflowing to-do lists, this funny and heartfelt blog post explores the reality of needing a break. Finding gratitude in the chaos! Whether you’re dodging dishes or dodging burnout, this one’s for you. 🤍💌 Subscribe at fabricthatmademe.com… Continue reading

    Life’s a Mess… And So Is My Sink