by Rachel Swanson | Jan 2, 2016 | Faith, Goals, God, Uncategorized, Writing
Reflecting back on 2015, it was quite the ride. Kind of like a roller coaster ride for me. There are always up’s and down’s to every roller coaster ride. This is the pure joy and thrill of roller coasters. At least it is for me. The gut lurching drops drives out... 
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 | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized, Writing
I struggle with perfectionism. It is a characteristic I’ve recently realized in myself that can have both positive or negative effects. It can be a good thing—like in my job as a dental hygienist for example. That job requires skilled hands mastering the art of... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jun 29, 2015 | God, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt stuck in a place where moving forward requires a leap of faith bigger than yourself? So you allow fear to override your faith, preventing you from experiencing what you are meant to pursue? The reason I haven’t written in a while is because I... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jun 5, 2015 | God
Have you ever had to runaway from the moment, to protect you and your children from the wrath of a super-strung-out-mommy ready to explode? Oh ladies I’ve been there. All too recently in fact. Sometimes it’s just too much. After breaking up 22... 
