About Us

Kristin is a Southern Georgia belle, who graduated from UGA as a veterinarian May 2010. Carter grew up in NC, went on to seminary, became an ordained pastor, and has completed his doctorate of ministry. After retiring from full-time ministry, Carter is thoroughly enjoying being a financial advisor (and volunteering on the ministry side of things). After about a month of emailing, asking questions, and going through the steps of eharmony.com, we were full of excitement and became very eager to meet one another face to face. October 25, 2009, we met and enjoyed every minute together. We had no doubt God was going to strengthen our relationship with Him as well as with one another. Carter proposed August 9, 2010 on the boat in the middle of Lake Wylie at sunset. Kristin said "Yes" after some happy tears. We got married April 2, 2011 and what an amazing beautiful day that was! God has continued to bless us throughout our marriage. On May 18, 2017, our family grew when God gave us our son, Micah. We look forward to see what He has in store for us each and every day. We are super blessed to be serving the Lord wherever we are. God is constantly surprising us with new callings!

Just Going Through The Motions


Do you ever find yourself “just going through the motions?” In life? Your marriage? Your job? Parenthood?

Why is that? Too busy? Staying nonstop? Tired? Compassion pushed aside? Priorities shifted? Just trying to keep your head afloat? Obstacles in your path? I don’t know about you, but my answers vary depending on what phase I’m going through, or it could depend on the day or my mood or mindset.

Almost each and every time our marriage is at a low, we are overdue for a date together, just Carter and me. We all know marriages are not perfect, and they take work.  They require both wife and husband doing and covering the variety of responsibilities that need to be taken care of so not just one gets burnt out. It can’t be one sided. Communication is always a biggie too that helps us so that feelings can be shared, and we can be on the same page, etc. It’s awesome to see how simple things such as “Please” and “Thank you” make a huge difference.  Not to mention making one another feel appreciated is super important as well.  When your marriage is lacking, what do you do to reignite it?

Probably the area I find myself most present and truly in the moment lately has been during this summer. I had the opportunity to work part time and jumped on it so I can be more in momma mode. Micah and I have both cherished this journey these few months. We have also been able to travel some as a family.  Pushing work aside some instead of being in workaholic mode has paid off drastically in a gazillion ways for my little guy and me.

Those who know me best know that being a mommy was my biggest desire and hope for years...A miracle that I thank God for every day! Don’t get me wrong, mommy hood has it’s low moments and “just going through the motions” times, too. You know exactly what I’m talking about...when the list of things that need to get done is super long, but my awesome toddler is clingy and wants to be held. I’m trying to shift to the “enjoy holding him” moment, and the list can wait or something can be done in 10 minutes instead of right now.  When I have this shift in mindset, I seem to also shift from "just going through the motions” to being present. What another amazing change!  What do you do to get back in that cherished mommy mode when needed?

I could give a ton of other examples of just going through the motions...but what about you? Where do you struggle in this arena?  Where are you excelling?

What about strengthening your relationship with God? Do you get excited about reading His word, or has it just become another habit or “going through the motions” moment? What about going to church? This could be a whole other blog entry in and of itself.  In short though, (and many of you are going to be shocked because you know how much I love the Lord and His word), but this has been a huge struggle for me over the last year and a half or so. Basically, it’s been because I have been upset, hurt, confused still, and have pushed a little more away from Him than towards God.  I am happy to say this has shifted back in the right direction in the last couple months.  We have a church home again! We are in a small group with others around our same phase of life and surrounded by love, encouragement, and accountability again.  God meant for us to do life together as a community, not alone or in hibernation. Have you had any God see-saw moments or God winks lately? How have you handled them? (Matthew West's song, "The Motions" comes to mind here: The Motions Song)

Oh how l love each and every one of you! Thanks for always being so excited about what my heart has to share! Big hug!

1 Response
  1. tammy Says:

    Kristin, Thank you so much for this. You openness and honesty are so refreshing <3!!! Yes, way lots of see saw moments in the past 7yrs. The struggle is real, life is so hard, but a good gift too!!! I am so grateful for His faithfulness even when I am struggling with Him. His is good and kind. I have come to love that song *Even if you don't* (Mercy Me)(I think!!!). Lord bless you dear lady. SO precious to read your words.