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Cats Corner - Hannah Catherine, Columbus, OH (2026)

05/03/2022

another beautiful day of relishing in the goodness of God.

so thankful for friends and family that are so intentional in showing their love for us. it’s been the biggest blessing. i can’t even find words..

our third and final bridal shower. i couldn’t pick a favorite. they’re all precious to me for so many reasons. so many different people, memories, and beautiful moments.

today, my aunt, uncle, and one of my childhood adopted mamas put together the most beautiful “seasons” shower. each table was decorated for each season and holiday. we were gifted with so many beautiful decorations for each season and celebration to use in our home.. on the invitations, each person was assigned a month of the year to theme their gift alongside, if they chose to follow along.

yesterday afternoon was such a blast. such a unique way to change up a bridal shower. it was so fun and beautiful. plus, my aunt cooked up some incredible treats .. all of which i could eat 🫢 gluten free and dairy free. dang delicious. a rare miracle. 🥳

overwhelmed with the love of God shown to us in tangible form.

so much love felt from friends and family all over. thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus. 💛💛💛

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04/25/2022

a gift that i never expected.

she’s technically a cousin by blood, but she is so much more than that. she’s a friend, big sister, THE fun aunt, second mom, and godly mentor.

so sad that you can’t be with us at the wedding to celebrate, but honestly this was beyond what my soul needed.

a weekend away from reality. a beautiful city, a breath of fresh air, perfect weather, girl time, quiet and stillness, movies, and just a soul reboot.

thank you, mary, for being someone i genuinely look up to. such a sweet, deep friend. you’re a blessing beyond words.

i could never get over, nor forget, all the ways you’ve shown me the goodness of God’s love. thank you is all i know to say.

let’s please make this (at least) a once a year thing. iii miiiiiss you already.

04/19/2022

another gift : we were blessed with yet another beautiful shower.

it was such a sweet day, and we were able to celebrate again with even more friends and family. so thankful for the ladies at michael’s church who made this such a beautiful day. what a blessing.

they even made little gluten free vanilla cupcakes and had my favorite pineapple punch. 🥺 we were gifted so many happy things to decorate our home and stock our pantry with.

this life wouldn’t be possible without all the hands and souls who love us, help us, and pray for us. beyond thankful for the support system we have.

04/13/2022

to the one who makes me feel loved.

to the one who makes me feel like i can serve a purpose, despite limitations.

to the one who encourages me like crazy.

to the one who would do anything to protect me.

to the one whose blood type should be sparkling water.

to the one who nerds out over anything beatles or john mayer more than any teenage girl.

and, to the one who kills the spiders.

happy birthday, my sweet rainbow.

you’ve been such a gift from God. an earth-side promise, just like a rainbow, that i’m loved, protected, seen, and secure. not because of anything i’ve done, but because of God’s choice to love me. just as you’ve shown me so much of Jesus’ love in real time, you’re a promise of a true friend. a protector. a lover. an encourager. a servant. and one to love me for who God created me to be, even though i’m a total weirdo who is addicted to coffee, madly in love with my cats, and reallllllyyy loves dessert.

you’re my physical reminder that even if today is stormy, cloudy, messy, and just plain dark - that there are always brighter tomorrows and sunshine ahead.

happy happy birthday, my sunshine. it’s your taylor swift year ! 🔆🤩

how crazy is it that we get married in 59 days ?

04/10/2022

i have the sweetest people in my life.

so thankful for the gift of their love & just the fact that they have been here through it all.

today, they put together the most gorgeous bridal shower. it couldn’t have been any more beautiful. two of my sweet friends drove hours just for this day. one drove 24 hours & the other drove 6. i could never say “thank you” enough to each person.

can’t imagine this life without them. what a gift. this is definitely a core memory.

life is still filled with a lot of hard and sad things. but, i’m thankful for a few happy days sprinkled throughout. thank you Jesus for those reminders. somehow, we’re only 63 days away. wow. 🫢🫢

04/07/2022

just tryna normalize real life.

it’s not always perfect. pretty. or fun.

sometimes, it’s full of doctors visits, tests, home renovations, crazy wedding plans, lots of emotions, & just feeling really sad. & defeated. & discouraged.

it’s not always the most hopeful, happy, or amazing - even if you think it’s “supposed” to be the ✨ “happiest time of your life.” ✨(or, so, i’ve been told.) don’t create expectations for your life that will only leave you discouraged. your life is different. your walk is not like anyone else’s. your story is written in a different font.

as one of my instructors in school constantly repeated, “comparison is the thief of joy.” i find that a lot of things i learned in pastry school are very true when related to the Christian walk.

i am learning that I (!!) am the reason i get discouraged so easily. it’s all based on the expectations i set for myself. they’re unrealistic for the current situation i am in. so, i feel like i failure when they are unmet. (slowly trying to rework those.)

you’re human. so am i.

even if life hurts. even if it feels like it always rains. even if money is low. even if you never get a diagnosis. and even if you begin to doubt that God is truly kind. just remember, that for those who love Him, all things work TOGETHER for good. it doesn’t mean that we are required to look at each individual thing AS nothing but good. instead, we are supposed to realize that they work together to become… good. each and every detail, instance, tear, and broken piece will collectively work together to produce good.

He IS good. & He IS God.

when all else seems unreal. blurry. painful. sad. confusing. and just plain impossible…

cling to what YOU DO know to be true. what remains to be true is that He legitimately feels your pain stronger than you do. and, He legitimately hurts when you hurt. He’s not numb to your pain.

let me repeat.. He is not numb to your pain.

He is knitting even this pain together for ultimate good. pain may bring Him the most glory in your life. we tend to cling closer to Him in pain, rather than in plenty and prosperity. cling tight. He’s not hiding.

02/08/2022

had my fair share of wipeouts. i may or may not have been distracted by how gorgeous the snow covered mountains were, but i …

completed a bucket list item : snowboard in the rocky mountains.

i officially understand the term “powder” now. snowboarding here totally tops boarding on anyyyy north carolina mountain. i’m a little spoiled after this.

don’t mind me, i think i’m just gonna move to utah… i found a new happy place. winter here.

01/23/2022

these days, genuine, happy smiles like this are harder to muster up.

but, Jesus is doing a work. He’s not hidden, although.. it seems it a lot of times. i think i walk with my eyes closed, scared to see what may be headed my way next.

He’s leading me to massive mountains that feel bigger than Everest. however, He’s not just leaving me at the base. He’s strapping on my climbing gear and helping me up to the summit, one foot at a time.

i feel like i slip with just about every step i make, yet.. He chooses to keep me climbing. i’m not sure why yet, but He sees a purpose and beauty in it.

one day, i will (!!) make it to the summit, the clouds will dissipate, and i’ll see that glorious view. until then, i’ve gotta stay strapped in, looking up, moving onward, and continuing the hard climb.

and, the same goes for you. keep trudging uphill in the snow, fog, and darkness. there is beauty beyond anything one could describe headed our way, if we climb faithfully. 🤍

12/31/2021

what a year it has been.

it’s been the most challenging year i’ve ever faced. a lot of growth happened, a bit of travel happened, lots of health stuff happened, and memories (both, good & bad) have happened, too.

it’s hard not to want to forget all that happened this past year, but it’s a reminder of the pure goodness of God. even through a lot of loss this year - losing some very close people, who i used to be, and dreams that had to be detoured - Jesus has shown Himself more powerful than ever. truly, i’ve been forced to see and recognize how perfectly powerful He is, simply to carry me to the end of each day.

i’ve developed a new appreciation and need for close, God-loving friends to help encourage me along the bumpy road. i’m thankful for the ones Jesus has placed in my little corner. forever thankful that you help keep my flame flickering.

i’m so excited for some things that are planned to take place in 2022. the year i thought would never ever come is here. this new year, iiii will marry my best friend, a huge top secret project i’ve been working on will release, some fun trips have been planned, & we’ll be growing as we go.

to new memories. new beginnings. new sunrises. new sunsets. new discoveries. new adventures. new dreams. new life. and new growth.

and, here’s to trusting the One who holds tomorrow. and all the tomorrows He will allow to come.

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12/18/2021

some things have definitely looked different this trip, but some will never change.

like, my love for dole whips. gf churros. coffee, daily (cause disney starbucks hits different). haunted mansion. the magic of it all. florida sunshine. & you.

throughout the years, i’ve been learning that one of the hardest parts of being sick is realizing that i’m.. actually sick. being chronically ill isn’t something that looks pretty or can be seen outwardly. the tiredness isn’t normal tiredness. the pain isn’t normal pain.

but, even in the mess, choosing to plan days to look forward to, be with your favorite people, and come up with unique ways to make the pain a little more manageable and less damaging is key.

nope, i may never be healed or officially given a diagnosis. however, choosing to remind others that they’re not alone in their sickness, sadness, & loneliness is what i’ve been thinking about daily.

12/13/2021

disney magic, florida sun, and a dole whip are just what the doctor ordered.

it’s amazing to be back home celebrating 50 years at the happiest place.

12/10/2021

things didn’t go as planned. but, God is still good.

the Lord blessed me with the best doctor ever. he’s the kindest soul and is dedicated to helping me feel better.

my third heart surgery consisted of dr. sun discovering my main, actual issue. for two years, we thought i had SVT. turns out, i have VT (ventricular tachycardia). even after having an mri, ultrasound, & other tests - the rare anatomy of my heart never showed up, until my doctor went in trying to close off my problem areas. so a 1.5 hr surgery turned into 4. he was caught off guard, but he chose to not give up.

the issues were in a very rare & risky places, especially for my age. so, he was only able to close parts of one area. but, my VT kept fighting - at 250 bpm.

we discovered that my body is very sensitive to adrenaline - which means that even my daily exhaustion causes my body to run off of adrenaline to simply stay awake. this causes my frequent VTs.

i’m starting new meds to control my body’s reaction to adrenaline. my doctor is dedicated to getting me into a cardiac rheumatologist who can piece all my symptoms, sickness, and struggles together. he truly thinks it is all connected. for three years, we’ve been fighting these battles with no diagnosis, answers, or help - just continually getting worse & being overlooked. i know there are so many people out there fighting sickness - without answers or help. it’s exhausting & defeating. it feels hopeless, most days. trust me, i’m with you.

but today, we must to choose to hope. even in the darkness, shadows, & what may or may not be. even if healing or relief never come, i want my life to encourage others who are fighting invisible battles, too.

nope, i never thought i’d spend my 18, 19, and 20th years of life fighting all of this. but, it’s forced me to find strength in Strength Himself, because most days i simply have zero.

“more than answers. more than healing, Lord, your presence is enough.”

- lift my eyes by

“even though i know you're able
& i believe that you are good.
even if you don't deliver me,
oh God, you are my God.
i will cling to the lover of my soul.”

- song in the night by

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