How in the world does this happen?

I cradled the new little one in my arms. Everything about her is small, delicate and lovely. She slept soundly against my chest and I looked down at her in amazement. With her curled up self so snug in my arms it’s easy to imagine how she could fit in her mama’s belly. Sadly, those … Continue reading →

Even In the Rain We Can Dance

Ever have one of those days when you just want to forget about all your grown-up problems and instead just play on the floor, build with Lego’s and block out the world? Dave asked me as I was heading off to sleep, “What do you need?” and I exhaustively replied, “I need sleep! Nothing I think about, … Continue reading →

Give Yourself a Gift ~ Five Minute Friday

In our crazy days of nonstop schedules and ticker tapes of to-do’s we are overloaded, bogged down and just plain tired. I say, “Today let’s give ourselves a gift!” Let’s give ourselves a Sabbath…. a day of rest! I’m a go getter, list checker and downright crazy lady sometimes when it comes to getting stuff done. … Continue reading →

What can we do when we don’t get our way?

As Matthew sat and ate his lunch, his ham and cheese sandwich was looking less and less appealing as the thought of an ice cream cone kept creeping into his mind. “I don’t want this sandwich, Mom!” “I didn’t even want this kind in the first place.” “I’m not hungry for this sandwich.” “ “It’s … Continue reading →

Catching up with all things “May”

(With this new month upon us, it’s a great time to recap what’s new.  So today, we are linking up with Emily Freeman over at Chatting at the Sky with a great wrap-up post on what we learned this month.) May has become the new December. With Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, school wrap-up’s and barbecue’s the days fly by … Continue reading →

How Can Our Life Shape Others?

Sister Baldwin sat across the aisle from me.  She wore a blue dress with small white daisies.  Her white hair was pulled into a tight bun and her Bible rested on her lap. She is imprinted in my mind. She taught me the stories of Moses, Noah and Ruth. The flannel graphs laid across the board and coloring … Continue reading →

How do we handle mess up’s and missed opportunities?

My girls and I were shopping in Old Navy, scouring through clearance. Another lady was scouring as well.  She turned towards me with frustration and exclaimed, “I’m such a mess…just look at me!” I looked at her but didn’t see a mess. Her hair was just right. Her make-up was perfect and her outfit was pulled together and pristine … Continue reading →