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. …
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 …
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 …
Two Places at Once
This week’s prompt for the writing flash mob that is Five Minute Friday with LisaJo is: BELONG GO I stare out the airplane window at the beauty before me. Lights sparkle like so many diamonds strewn across black velvet. I realize this is the last time I’ll see this skyline as I land in a plane for a very.long.time. Years. …
Keep the Love Alive
Living away from family who can help with babysitting makes it hard to get frequent dates out with hubby. Yet, marriages experts agree you should go on a date at least once a week!! Join me at the Unveiled Wife as I share a few fun at home date night ideas! If you’ve just clicked over from Unveiled Wife, I …
Glamour Bag {GIVEAWAY}
Well, friends, it’s been an awesome week around here. Thanks for helping me celebrate two years of pouring my heart out online – and thanks for sharing your hearts with me! Today is our last giveaway and its one of my faves, I have to say. I don’t remember how I came across PinkEPromise, but I absolutely love them! I …