Hi! I’m Elizabeth, although the nickname I’ve had since childhood is Biff. Yes, I am unbelievably clumsy, but that is not where the nickname stems from. In truth it came from an adorable little cousin who just couldn’t say my long name well. I love reading, musical theater (I totally geek out over it), writing (obviously), ice cream, jalapenos, and cozy blankets (the softer the better).
I am a mom of four beautifully rambunctious girls and one angel baby who was taken too soon. They are my all time pride and joy. In the husband department I won the jackpot, seriously. My husband Ethan is my best friend. We were married in 2012 and after all these years of marriage we still giggle together like a cheesy couple on a lifetime movie. We are the stereotypical couple of a cop and nurse. He is a Sergeant for a nearby city, and I am a pediatric nurse at a hospital. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Utah, and have worked as a nurse for over a decade. Taking care of my cute little patients is amazing, but in recent years I’ve dropped down my work hours so I can be home with my girls more.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I turn to my faith in it’s gospel on a daily basis which influences my lifestyle and writings. I truly hope that other members of my faith, other Christians, or anyone simply looking for some uplifting words can find a little corner of peace and inspiration in my blog.
Why did I start this blog?
In high school, one of my friends told me my life could be a soap opera. It was true that up until that point I’d experienced more upheaval than many suburban seventeen-year-olds. There was no way of knowing how that simple statement ended up foreshadowing the next decade of my life. In my youth, I had my life planned out, I’m sure you can relate to this. I knew I wanted to go to college, get married in the temple, and have a family. My dreams weren’t big by any means, but they helped me through some dark times in my youth. I knew I didn’t have control over my current situation with my family, but I could have what I wanted in the future.
And then life happened.
My dreams shattered. Was I eventually able to make them happen? For sure! Did they happen the way I wanted, all perfectly mapped out like I had planned? Absolutely not. We all are trudging through life, at times things seem perfect… and at other times they are far from it.
I love my life and all the experiences that have made me who I am today. My life isn’t perfect, but somewhere along the way I’ve come to realize that there are times it sure feels perfect. At times it felt as if that never would be a possibility, but after stumbling through the muck I’m able to look over my shoulder at the hurdles I’ve passed and find happiness. This is why I’ve felt strongly about starting this blog. Life is hard, with all of it’s many unexpected crossroads and bumps and bruises we collect along the way!
I want to share these ups and downs with all of you, I want to share my experiences and hear your stories as well. We are never alone in this life and I truly believe it is possible to find little bits of perfection along the way as long as we are willing to look for it!
