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graze2gather, Zeeland, MI (2026)

09/20/2026

Brave Space is a su***de prevention organization that focuses on providing mental health programming for teens.

Join us for a fundraiser, this Thursday at Jill Van Soelen - West Michigan Flower Farm for a Poetry and Petals event. Experience a brave space, all while hand picking flowers and connecting with others.

100% of all proceeds will go towards providing mental health programming to teens.

All thanks to our sponsors Women of Color Give, Jill Meiste-Emmick, StrEATs Taco Kitchen, Gary's Automotive in Holland.

The next ten people to register will get 20% off of their ticket!

Scan the QR code to register!

Thursday Sept 24th 6:00-8:00pm.

09/09/2026

A vulnerable share for Su***de Prevention/Awareness Month. 🤍

I have gone back and forth about sharing this video.

Some parts of this season feel incredibly personal, and I want to remain mindful that while I can share my story freely, the stories of the people I love are theirs to tell.

But this morning, my devotion brought me to these words:

God “comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3–4

It felt like the nudge I needed.

Rooted was my word for 2026. I chose it long before I knew the valley our family would walk through this summer or how desperately I would need those roots.

I would never have chosen this valley. But I can say with certainty: God has been here.

He has been in the people who showed up. The prayers and check-ins. The coaches, teachers, mentors, family, and friends who kept us close.

And He has been in Brave Space .

They came alongside our family during an incredibly painful season and reminded me how much we need one another.

We shouldn’t wait until a child is struggling to build their village. We build it now.

We plant roots in safe people and healthy communities. We notice. We listen. We ask the second question. We remind our young people:

You are seen. You are loved. You are valued. Your life matters.

So maybe this is my encouragement today to be brave.

Bravery doesn’t have to be loud.
Maybe it’s sharing a piece of your story. Maybe it’s admitting you need help. Maybe it’s asking someone the second question. Maybe it’s showing up for a child who needs another safe adult.

Because sometimes your bravery gives someone else permission to be brave, too.

Maybe that’s part of how the comfort we’ve received in our own valleys begins to bear fruit for someone else.

So I’m taking the risk and sharing a little piece of ours.

This Su***de Prevention Month, our family is supporting Brave Space through several micro-fundraising events so they can continue creating safe places for young people in our community.

Be brave. Build the village. Look for the helpers. And when you can, be one. 🤍

09/07/2026

What makes me happy? Uninterrupted time with our crew in God’s beautiful creation!

LDW was so good for the soul!!

Going into this week feeling refreshed, restored, and ready to get to work!

07/31/2026

There are some moments that simply stay with you.

Last night was one of them.

Out of respect for the families and teens involved, this isn’t my story to tell. Their stories belong to them. But I can share what it felt like to stand beside our sons as they continue to navigate the loss of a dear friend.

As a parent, watching your child carry grief is heartbreaking. You want to fix it, take it away, or somehow make the pain lighter. But sometimes the greatest gift isn’t having the right words—it’s praying the right people step up to walk alongside Brave Spaceame_brave has been that for our family and for so many others in our community. They have been a tremendous answer to prayer, walking with families through the valley and being the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting community.

They have created a place where teens can be honest, ask hard questions, laugh, cry, remember, and heal together without judgment. They remind our kids that they are not alone—that Jesus grieves with them, walks beside them, and offers hope even in the deepest pain.

Last night’s balloon release wasn’t about saying “happy birthday in heaven.” It was about remembering a life that mattered, celebrating the love, acceptance, humor, and joy that left such a lasting impact, and choosing to release the guilt, anger, and heaviness that grief can sometimes bring.

As a mom, I am deeply grateful for the people who have shown up for our family and our boys. They have been an answer to prayer and a tangible reminder of God’s presence and steadfast love in one of life’s hardest seasons.

If your family is walking through something difficult, I hope you find your own Brave Space—whatever that looks like for you.

And if you're looking for a way to invest in the next generation, I encourage you to support the work Brave Space is doing. Every teen deserves a place where they are known, deeply loved, and reminded that hope is never out of reach.

Thank you, Brave Space, for loving our kids so well. You truly are the hands and feet of Jesus, and the way you love these teens is making an eternal difference. "Thank you" will never feel like enough. 🤍

06/01/2026

THIS Saturday our entire family will be walking 6K in starting with The Humanity Share to help bring clean water to a community in Kenya.

Right now, women and children in rural Kenya walk an average of 6 kilometers every single day just to collect water, often unsafe water. This walk represents the distance they travel daily, and WE are walking so THEY don’t have to.

Our personal goal is to raise $1,000 to support the Oltaraja Water Project, which will help bring safe, reliable water closer to home for 4,000 people. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps create lasting change by improving health, education, and opportunity for families who currently spend hours each day searching for water.

We would be so grateful for your support through a donation or sharing our walk with your friends and family!

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one step at a time. 💧Make your donation through the link in the comments!

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04/26/2026

I know I will miss these sideline days!

I love watching our twinners play with their sweet friends and cheering them all on!

I mean with those fits you would think they are heading to the NFL! 😂😂

04/22/2026

Earth Day hits a little deeper when you see the world through your kids’ eyes. 🌎💙

We had the chance to snorkel in Akumal—“place of the turtles”with , and it turned into so much more than just a beautiful experience. Watching our kids swim alongside sea turtles and stingrays was incredible… but what mattered most was what they learned beneath the surface.

They didn’t just observe nature, they were taught how to respect it, protect it, and be part of it. From keeping a safe distance to understanding fragile ecosystems, it became real for them in a way no classroom ever could.
And as a family, it reminded us of something bigger, that we’re called to be good stewards of God’s creation. To care for it, protect it, and pass it on better than we found it.
Because the truth is, we don’t just inherit this planet, we borrow it from our kids. And if we want them to protect it tomorrow, we have to show them how to love it today.
Here’s to raising ocean lovers, nature protectors, and future change-makers. 🌊🐢

01/15/2026

After much prayer and reflection, and with several new opportunities coming my way, I’ve decided to take a pause from catering—with the exception of the events I’ve already committed to for 2026.

I’m stepping into some fun new business ventures and projects this coming year, and I can’t wait to share more.

Stay tuned!💛

I am incredibly grateful for this little charcuterie business and all it has given me—the people I’ve had the honor to work with and for, the non-profits I’ve been introduced to, the connections I’ve made, the confidence I’ve gained, and the countless lessons I’ve learned as a business owner, even on the hardest days.

Graze2Gather reignited my creative side and allowed me to grow in ways I never expected. I’m so thankful to everyone who trusted me to be part of your gatherings—big and small—from intimate celebrations to large-scale corporate events.

I will forever be grateful for the women-owned small businesses that have collaborated with me, inspired me, encouraged me, mentored me, and—most importantly—believed in me. Many of these women have also walked alongside me through both personal and professional trials, offering support, wisdom, and friendship when I needed it most. My life has been forever changed because of them. I can’t even begin to name names, but my hope is that I’ve made it known how deeply valued you are—to me and to our community.

I’ve always said that God would use this little cheese business as a vehicle to connect me with people doing great work in our community—and that is exactly what He has done. I just had to learn how to listen and be patient.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Please continue to follow along as I share where God is leading me next—and as I hope to inspire others to listen to HIS calling in their lives.

✨ 2026 is going to be a great year ✨

Forever grateful for this community!

Thanks for this photo and for the immense support you always provide!

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