I eased the car to a stop, engaged the parking break and shut off the ignition. My head flopped back onto the headrest. Why am I doing this? I could be at home, under my Snuggie, with another cup of coffee. I’m the first one here. I’m always the first one. The sun is up, but only just. The chill …
A Blessing to Usher in Your New Year
It’s hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close in mere hours. I will most likely write some reflections on the year, but I’m still processing a lot of things. In the meantime, this Irish blessing (that you’ve likely heard many times before) has been meandering around in my mind all day, so I thought I would share …
Singin’ the Blues
As you may have jaloused (I love that word) from my posts lately that I’m struggling a bit right now. Circumstances have been trying -not in the lost-a-child or tsunami-disaster type trying mind you! But trying nonetheless – and it has started to take its toll. I’m trying to use these feelings swirling inside to propell me towards Christ and …
Nothing to Say {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
I hope you had a truly magical Christmas celebrating with family and friends! Although I love this time of year, I have become keenly aware that hard times and difficult issues don’t take a holiday. My daughters, in particular my six year old, are asking some really tough questions. If God sees the kids who have no food or clothes …
Teach Them A Lesson
This week has been tough. My emotions are running just below the surface and range from unspeakable gratitude to nigh unspeakable sorrow. Christmas here is always a bittersweet time for our family, since we are home and yet away from home. We are soaking up the time together, reveling in the joy that comes from reflecting upon the miracle and …
The Magic of Christmas
Eyes sparkle with anticipation held wide so as not to miss a thing during a blink. Voices chatter constantly, pointing out this and that, here and there. Every bulb a delight, every twinkle a miracle. Cheeks ever rosy, noses frosty and red. Fingers tucked safely away inside mittens fidget and dance in anticipation. Marshmallows dance delicately in warm, smooth chocolate. …
What Came First? {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
Have you ever found yourself talking to or treating your husband as though he is one of your children? Me, too. I’m guest posting today at The Better Mom, talking about how we can ensure we are a wife first, mom second. Its amazing how badly things get out of whack when we put our lives in any different order. …
Happy Birthday to You
The chill of night still hangs in the air as I bury myself in the blissful warmth of the bedding and nestle my head further into the pillows. Willing my eyes to open; failing miserably. A sliver of light forms on the wall and suddenly the room is bright. Two groggy voices begin singing. I open my eyes and see …
When The Milk Won’t Come Out Of Your Nose
We’ve all either been there, heard about it, or had it happen to us. Children are sitting around a cafeteria table; or maybe it’s a group of college roommates hanging out on a Friday night. The time, place, and ages vary, but the outcome is the same. Someone takes a drink; at that exact same moment in time, something funny …
Family Worship {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
We have always known as parents that we were the ones ultimately responsible for teaching our kiddos to follow Jesus, and all that entails. To that end, we have spent the last several years tweaking and testing different means of family worship time, looking for ways to learn, grow, and enjoy the Lord together. Finally, some friends of ours introduced …