The older my children get, the harder the shopping for them has become…they have all developed their own styles, which I am glad for. However, I can no longer (with any confidence, … Read more about the best Christmas ever!
modern day miracles
I have been chatting with a friend this last month. Her marriage met a storm she did not think she could survive. Both she and her spouse were at the end. … Read more about modern day miracles
when is our anger righteous?
I spent time in the word today before I even got my coffee….I had to. The continued exposure of the perversion in our churches has my blood … Read more about when is our anger righteous?
Part 2- traditions
The question this Christmas season is not, did I do enough? did I spend enough? or do we have enough STUFF under the tree? The question that will make or break Christmas memories for … Read more about Part 2- traditions
What will your children remember about Christmas? Part 1
As I start the rush to shop for Christmas I feel the anxiety rise…I think of all the people that may present our family with gifts, I dread that awkward moment. Is there anything … Read more about What will your children remember about Christmas? Part 1
What makes a marriage last?
Gary and I just celebrated six years of marriage. I love our anniversaries more than any other celebration of the year. We have celebrated in Hawaii, Napa Valley, Aspen, Vail, … Read more about What makes a marriage last?
missing Africa
I cannot sleep, I have been lying in bed praying, not just for the ones I love, but for the ones He loves. My heart has been aching since we arrived back in the US … I am not the same, … Read more about missing Africa
Wow, don’t mean to be so heavy,
I just had dinner with my beautiful in-laws and great-grandma tonight, they were concerned for me, as my blogs have been heavy….I only write, I realize, when I am overwhelmed with emotions…. I … Read more about Wow, don’t mean to be so heavy,
the difference between
Broken or bitter? part 3 My sister came to stay with the girls; I was adamant that no one say anything to my children, after all I was not convinced yet that any of … Read more about the difference between