I’ve been a bit quiet around here. Life has been…in upheaval. Emotions are raw. Deep. Exhausting. But when I saw the prompt for Five Minute Friday from LisaJo Baker, what has been the prayer of my heart the past two months sprang forth in words. And the words have been sparse. So I thought I’d better take advantage of it. …
Fall Fabulous and Autumn Bliss {GIVEAWAY} UPDATED
*** This giveaway is now CLOSED *** The winner of the giveaway is commenter #5, Katy! Congrats, Katy! I have emailed you! Thanks to everyone who entered! *********************************************************************** Fall is my absolute favorite season. Perhaps its from growing up in the desert where we barely experienced two seasons (hot and…not so hot). Perhaps its the promise of warmth and coziness. …
The Dirty Bowl in the Cupboard: Lessons from the Kitchen Cabinet
I shuffled into the kitchen to fulfill my daughter’s request for cereal. I had been up for awhile, but its safe to say I wasn’t fully awake yet. I grabbed the plastic pink bowl and set it on the counter. I saw two crusted bits of food on the edge. Meh, I can scrape that off, no bother, I thought …
Who Can Drain A Fountain?
Thank you to Amanda at Life. Edited. for introducing me to this amazing, inspiring quote!
Last…or Lasting?
This week’s prompt from LisaJo Baker for Five Minute Friday is LAST. So, we write for five minutes – no stopping, no editing – and pour our hearts out. Here is my best five minutes on LAST. START Do you ever feel like when it comes to God’s priorities, you’re last on the list? Your fears, dreams, hopes, deepest hurts …
For The Lonely
The prompt this week from LisaJo is: LONELY START I see the pain in your eyes, dear friend; hear the hurt in your voice. Everyone you love most in life has left you…either abandoned you or taken too soon or is just…gone. I know. But sweet friend know that there is a Friend who sticks closer than a brother; than …
Be A Bucket List Spouse
As the helicopter containing my husband took off and hovered just feet off the ground – awaiting final clearance for take-off – tears stung my eyes. This day was something I had been planning for almost six months; something I never thought we could afford. But when a big-ticket item we had been budgeting for fell through, I saw the …
Prayer for a Baby Boy
Dedicated to C.M.G. and his mama, whom I love; and to my son You, wrapped in that blanket so sweet with those tendrils of hair curling this way and that. With your skin soft as silk smelling fresh out of heaven, and cheeks full and pink waiting to be nuzzled and kissed. You are a miracle; fearfully and wonderfully made. …
From Sea to Shining Sea: Tips for Helping Ex-Pats’ American Re-Entry
So you have family or friends living overseas, and they’re coming back to America! Whether they are coming for a short vacation, a few months, or moving back permanently, you’re ecstatic and can’t wait to see them. Right? If they’re anything like me and my family, they can’t wait either! We have been back in the States for almost six …
Not for Nothing
She sits alone in her hospital room, new babe at her breast as tears roll silently down her cheek. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. He hangs his head in his hands after he hangs up the phone. He didn’t get the job. The one that was so perfect for him. For his family. I don’t understand…I was perfect …