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928 Miles of Vulnerability

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 ~ Mikayla Bruggeman ~ Leave a comment

I’m leaving my baby girl for the first time since she was born—cue every emotion under the sun. Yes, I know, she'll be a year in August, and it’s my FIRST time leaving her overnight. When I say it out loud, it sounds pretty pathetic. Seriously, Mikayla, cut the dang cord. Truth is, I’ve been … Continue reading 928 Miles of Vulnerability

Sunday and a Bloody Mary

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 ~ Mikayla Bruggeman ~ 4 Comments

Sunday and a Bloody Mary As I whipped up pancakes yesterday morning, my husband asked if I wanted a Bloody Mary. Pancakes, syrup and bloodies—not so sure about that combination. But it was Sunday and the day before our anniversary, so I just had to. When we wed two years ago, we exchanged letters and … Continue reading Sunday and a Bloody Mary

About The Joy Journal

July 11, 2019July 14, 2019 ~ Mikayla Bruggeman ~ 1 Comment

Welcome to The Joy Journal Hi, I’m Mikayla! When I was young, I created a “happy box.” It was an old shoebox plastered with images and quotes, hand-picked and clipped from teen magazines. In this box, I stored notes, receipts, tickets and photographs that carried meaning to me. The point was to collect things that … Continue reading About The Joy Journal

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