Nineteen years ago this month, Dave and I went on an adventure. Some people thought we were crazy. And at times, so did I. We had left our place of ministry 6 months earlier knowing God had closed that door. We placed our things in storage, moved in with family and Dave worked temp jobs to … Continue reading
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Trying To Score Points While Playing the Wrong Game
My little guy, Matt, has rediscovered his hockey equipment. It’s been packed away in a moving box and now he found it. Of course he isn’t using it as hockey equipment. Instead it’s armor for whatever kind of superhero he wants to be this afternoon. As I watch him from my desk window, he runs around … Continue reading
Farewell Summer, Hello Autumn
We said our farewell to summer last night with friends and fireworks. Now this morning, we settle into all things autumn… my favorite season. I’m on the hunt for autumn mums and pumpkins for the porch. It’s time for unpacking fun boots and cozy sweaters. A few leaves scatter the yard and there’s a cool chill in the air. Della is enjoying the fallen … Continue reading
When I Messed Up and Missed Out
After days of continually going, I finally cleaned out my bag. That bag is where everything gets jammed in for the day. It’s a catch-all, hold-all and hope-I-don’t-forget bag. It’s often my heavy-laden companion throughout the day. As I sat down to unload and clean out the bag to reload again. I made a quick sweep across the bottom … Continue reading
A Wrap-up on July and Summer Happenings
It’s been awhile since I’ve written here. In fact, the last post was What I learned in May which seems like a bit of time gone by and here we are catching up on July. I thought of just jumping in with some random post that was not really related to anything at all. But … Continue reading
Growing in our Knowledge and Faith
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
Tripping Over Typeset 