god answers prayers part 2
One ordinary night Gary and I were in our room reading, Emily came in to tell us she was going for a run, she needed to pray about something, and needed to be alone. We went back to our…
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God answers prayers, Part 1
After being widowed at a young age I had many prayers in my heart. Falling in love with Gary Black evoked even more prayers. There we were, blending five children under the age of eight, with less…
Ever thought you would die giving birth?
I sure have! This past New Years day our first born turned sweet 16…It is hard for me to believe I am the mother of a 16 year old. Bringing Alexis Noelle into the world was no small feat…I…
the best Christmas ever!
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, anyway) pick out clothes that they will…
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. They were overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged.…
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 boiling…I am in fight mode, trying desperately to calm my raging…
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 your kids is this:…
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 worse when you have nothing to hand…
The difference between part 1 of 3
November 24 falls on the day after Thanksgiving this year, it is a significant marker for me; November 25th 11 years ago was the day my life was changed forever… No one seems to walk through life unscathed, we all…
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