October 01, 2020
My five year old daughter is constantly telling me she is hungry; or better yet, starving! Most days, this girl eats more than my teen aged son. Then of course, half the time she doesn’t want to finish a meal because all of sudden she is full or doesn’t love what is on her plate. So my husband and I decided to educate her on the fact that some kids do not even get meals on a daily basis, and that this is true not only in other countries like Haiti but even right here in the United States. We told her how we have seen kids so hungry that they fight over scraps that have fallen on a dirty floor. I think it has started to make an impact on her because just the other day I made the announcement, “I was starving.” I don’t know about you, but when I am hungrier than I prefer to be, I get angry hungry or “hangry” as we like to call it in our home. To which my daughter replies, “Mom, you are not starving. Do you know who is starving? The kids in Haiti are starving.” Way to put it in perspective little one! What a humbling moment that was for me to hear my innocent daughter shed light on my situation and give me a solid dose of reality. Check out this sweet girl Chalinda.
Isn’t she Isn’t she beautiful? If you did not know any different, you may think she is a healthy little girl, just a few months away from her first birthday. Actually, Chalinda is 3 years old! If you know me personally, you have probably heard me talk about the impact this little girl made in my life in such a short amount of
time. It broke my heart that she is one out of many children in her country who suffer from a lack of nutrition. In Chalinda’s case it has stunted her growth not only physically but also developmentally. Chalinda, cannot walk or talk at 3 years old. It blew my mind that something as simple as food being provided when she was younger, could have dramatically changed her life. Think about it. Food is not a privilege, it is a basic necessity. Most of us eat in abundance; I mean who doesn’t love food?! I not only love food but I love that I have access to a large variety of foods and that I can eat what I love whenever my heart desires. However, that is not the case for most kids growing up in a third world country. I say this to encourage you! YOU can make a difference in Chalinda’s life and the lives of other orphans! Your donations from last year allowed Fish Co. to plant a garden! A garden that is already producing vegetables and fruits that the children at the orphanage need to get much needed nutrition.
It is so easy to be overwhelmed with emotion when you are introduced to extreme poverty, but one thing that I have come to know and love is that I am not God and it is not my job to solve all of the world’s problems. It is my job to be obedient to what the Lord has called me to. James 1:27 tells us to take care of the widows and orphans, which in our own strength it is physically impossible. However, right now, YOU and I can partner together and make a difference in a life. Partner with Fish Co. today and make an impact.
Blessings,
Sierra
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May 06, 2025
Today, I want to share how I fortify my life through my home. While I definitely enjoy getting out of the house from time to time, I am absolutely a homebody at heart. I love curling up on the couch to watch a show or play video games with my family, working in the garden while my kids run around the yard, cooking meals from scratch with my husband, or hosting friends for a cozy get-together. Home, with my family, is where I feel the most comfortable and grounded.
April 09, 2025
Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—who am I kidding? Most of the time, things don’t go as planned. In my mind, I thought this journey would be easier. Shouldn’t my life be fortified by now? Yet, I keep running into roadblock after roadblock. We are only in the third month of the year, and already my family has been hit with a stomach bug, COVID, a sore throat virus, the flu, a cold, and now allergies are kicking back in. On top of that, my migraines, which I’ve suffered from for most of my life, are in full force.
March 11, 2025
In my previous blog, I talked about building the foundation for fortifying my life by strengthening my relationship with Jesus. Now that we've centered our lives around God, it's time to focus on mending our minds.
Mental health is so important—when you're not feeling good mentally, life can feel impossible. How can you take care of your family, work, keep up with your home, and manage everything else if you don’t prioritize your mental well-being?
As a mom, caring for myself—physically and mentally—often gets put on the back burner. Naturally, my kids will always come first. But the fact that I have three beautiful children relying on me makes it even more crucial that I take care of myself. I can’t be the best version of myself for them if I never do anything for myself.