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Author Archives: Erika at Simple.Spectacular!

23 Feb 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 1: Changing Expectations)

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 3

  I’m pregnant*. No, the asterisk is not an error. Being pregnant* is very different than being pregnant. (Well, physically, the same birds-and-bees scenario happens.) Mentally and emotionally though, the asterisk makes all the difference. Pregnant* equates to “pregnant after … Continued

1 Feb 2016

Blessings in the Messy Beautiful

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 0

Up until my 30s, I saw many blessings from God, that looked like… well, blessings. √ Caring and supportive parents √ Happy childhood √ Academic success √ Growing career in my field √ Encouraging husband and beautiful daughter √ New … Continued

25 Nov 2015

When Being Thankful Is Not Enough

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 0

  Although this is a throwback post, something I wrote this time of year four years ago, the thoughts still echo in my heart today.   I am blessed. There’s no doubt about it. A warm home, loving husband, supportive … Continued

2 Mar 2015

Inhaling the Fragrance of Grace: My Scent Story

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 1

  Did you know that out of all the senses, scent is the one most greatly tied to memory? I learned this years ago when I interviewed an ambitious entrepreneur for a story for our regional magazine. I tucked this … Continued

charis, note
26 Feb 2015

Throwback Post: Good Mourning?

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 0

Until recently, I’ve never understood Ecclesiastes 7:1-14. The day of one’s death being better than the day of one’s birth? A house of mourning better than a house of feasting? Sorrow better than laughter? I’ve experienced both mourning and feasting, … Continued

26 Feb 2015

Throwback Post: Getting Unstuck

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 0

Two things I want to do are constantly pushed to the backburner. Writing and exercising. The two used to come easily to me, happening naturally during the course of a day. But now after working a full-time job-and-a-half, making sure … Continued

31 Dec 2014

In Christ Alone: Hope for the New Year

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 1

  So the clock will strike midnight, and the ball will drop, and I never have been anticipating a new beginning more than this moment. Maybe you’re with me. The past 365 days (and more) have held many moments I’m … Continued

20 Oct 2014

Simple Recipe: Sweet Red Pepper Pasta

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: Homemade | 1

I’m going to confess the obvious. I’m Italian. I love pasta. It’s easy to cook and very easy to eat! I could probably serve it and eat it daily without tiring!       My go-to sauce is a simple, homemade … Continued

15 Oct 2014

Loss & Light & Little Ones: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 0

October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. My first reaction is to scoff. There’s seriously a national holiday to prompt me to remember my two lost little loves!?!? Mommies don’t need a reminder. We’re aware. It’s something we … Continued

20 Sep 2014

Dear Daughter… You Can’t Do It.

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 2

    Dear Daughter, I’m about to tell you four little words that have been used in motivational and inspirational speaking, well… never.   You can’t do it.   No, in motivating speeches, you might hear something like… “If you … Continued

26 Mar 2014

Imagining Spring

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 2

  It’s supposed to be here, but I haven’t seen it. Fresh. Warm. Color. Newness.   In its place are desaturated greys, bare, melancholy, cold… still stagnant. Spring… are you there?     I’ve felt a bit sunk into the … Continued

flowers, spring
21 Mar 2014

Words that Make a Difference in Difficult Times

by Erika at Simple.Spectacular! | posted in: HeartRambles | 6

  My family of five looks much different than I had envisioned. Instead of two parents holding hands of three little ones, my husband and I hold the hands of just one child. In the last few months, two of … Continued

encouraging verses, Words that make a difference

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The goodness of God endures continually.

Psalm 52:1

Find spectacular beauty in the simple things around us, always pointing to our good, powerful, merciful Creator God.

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