About

I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and stay awhile — there’s always time for a good conversation.

I’m Christy — in the beautiful, busy season of midlife, living in the mountains of western North Carolina. I’m a nurse with a full plate and a full heart, heading back to school in the fall of 2026 (30 years later, which still feels a little wild to say). I’m a mom to all boys, doing life alongside Scott, and somehow managing a full-time job with a few too many irons in the fire most days.

We’re also raising our 6-month-old black Goldendoodle, Rubble — affectionately known as CDO, Chief Dirt Officer — who keeps life entertaining and just a little messy. In the quieter moments, I’m learning how to grow peonies, a few other flowers I’m still figuring out, and more blueberries than I probably need. There’s usually coffee in my hand, a book (or my Kindle) nearby, and a strong belief that both mountain air and salty ocean breezes are good for the soul.

Here, you’ll find pieces of family, faith, life in the mountains, and our dreams of one day living closer to the coast. Mostly, you’ll find the small, everyday joys that make life meaningful.

Whether you’re just passing through or planning to stay awhile, I hope these words and stories feel like a friend stopping by to share a little light and joy. You’re always welcome here.