It’s Five Minute Friday time and we are linking up with Kate and the gang. If you’d like to join us, click here. Our word prompt today is: GROW GO: I’ve been away this week at a conference and just returned last night. These times of concentrated emphasis on an area have a way … Continue reading
How to live through Mother’s Day when Mom is gone
It’s that time of year when we celebrate those who have brought us into this world, who have loved us and sometimes messed us up for the good. I have mixed emotions about this day. When you have small kids it’s a great day of them saying, “I love you, Mommy!” and bringing you all kinds … Continue reading
An April Wrap-up with Some Big News
We have come to the end of another month. We’ve officially lived 1/3 of 2016. I love writing a wrap-up post and taking a moment to look back at where the time went. This April was filled with a lot of craziness and it all began with the first day. My family loves April Fool’s Day…. … Continue reading
When we’d rather ‘pass’ in this game of life
It’s Friday with Kate and the Five Minute Friday gang. This is when Kate gives a word prompt and we write for 5 minutes on the same word, link up and share together. I’ve you’d like to join us, click here. Our word prompt today: PASS When Dave and I were first married, his … Continue reading
What I Love About His Church
Dave said on Sunday, “If we had a baby dedication today, we would achieve the Triple Crown of Ministry all in one weekend.” This last weekend, we had a wedding with a family we have journeyed with for over 13 years. The groom, we’ve known since his awkward preteen stage. And now Dave stands with … Continue reading
News that Can Change your Outlook Today
Matt came sneaking down the stairs and poked his head in the room. “Boo!” he says as he makes his way to the blowing furnace and plops himself down to stay warm. After a while he pops in with a thought, “Mom, I have something to tell you that makes my heart so happy I … Continue reading
What Chip and Joanna are teaching me
It’s Friday and we are linking up with Kate over at Five Minute Friday. This is when we write for 5 minutes, no over thinking, just write, link up and share together. If you’d like to join us, click here. Our word prompt today is: EASY For the last couple of months, I have been in the disciplined habit … Continue reading