by Rachel Swanson | Jul 12, 2016 | Faith, Family, God, Marriage, Relationship
(You may have seen this post before, but it deserves a re-publish.) I’ve entered a season in my life where the “D” word among my married friends is now becoming common place. It is sad… and depressing. To see these beautiful couples, many with children,... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jan 10, 2016 | Faith, God, Relationship, Uncategorized
Can I just tell you some things I found funny with this photo? First, I find it comical that there’s a humidifier laying in the background, that I still haven’t cleaned since my kids were sick BEFORE Christmas. #Momlife, *Sigh* Second, there are kids... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jan 8, 2016 | Faith, God, Uncategorized
I woke up with extremely puffy eyes this morning. More puffy than my normal 5:30 am its-too-early-to-be-moving-my-body type of puffy eyes this morning. (Because yes, my kids wake up at 5:30 am every morning.) My husband and I watched this movie War Room (finally)... 
by Rachel Swanson | Dec 11, 2015 | Faith, Family, God, Motherhood, Vlogging
MY NEW VLOGGING SERIES: 5 MINUTE FRIDAY WITH RACHEL @ REFINE & RESTORE! (And yes “Vlogging” is an actual thing! “Video” + “Blog” = VLOGGING!) 12/11/2015: PATIENCE, Especially in Motherhood. Click on the video below! ... 
by Rachel Swanson | Dec 8, 2015 | Faith, God
There have been seasons of my life where I’ve allowed weariness to take on a different form. Allowed it to become my identity or part of who I am instead of a symptom of something that needs change. It defines me, subconsciously, to the point where I’m...
