I’ve been a Jessica Simpson fan since I was a kid. I always thought she was the coolest, and I loved that she was a Christian pop singer who entered the mainstream and was so open and vocal about her faith and beliefs. Through the years, the world has seen this woman go from being a pop singer, to a reality star, and an actress, wife, divorcee, mom, and fashion designer – and I must say, her evolution has been inspiring. When I learned she dropped a memoir, I couldn’t wait to read it. I love a good memoir and reading about other people’s lives and inspiring stories, so Jessica’s didn’t disappoint. It’s honest, heartfelt, and endearing and it’s definitely a book worth diving into. If you’re looking for something good to read, Open Book is a cool choice. Check it out.
About a year ago, I had a dream my dad wanted to talk to our family about something serious. I wasn’t sure what he wanted to discuss, but I knew it was something I needed to prepare myself for. Around the time after I had this dream, I remember stopping by my parents place and sensing something was going on that they weren’t telling me. I tried to dismiss what I’d been feeling, but I couldn’t shake it. Something serious was happening. As I returned to my home after visiting them one day, I was in my kitchen washing dishes when a heaviness hit my heart like nothing I’d ever felt before. Something’s wrong with dad. That’s what that dream was about. God, what’s going on? As I continued washing dishes, I started crying and praying. Then in mid-spring, my dad held an unexpected family meeting that would change all our lives forever. He hesitated at first, and as his voice started cracking and he started crying, he said, “Well, I wanted to talk to ya’ll to tell you that I have kidney disea...