I have just finished a book called "What a Difference a Mom Makes" (to her son) by Dr. Kevin Leman.I really needed to read this book and I'm sure I will be reading it again at some point. I must admit...  Read More

I homeschool, as you already know.One day, I really needed a break and wanted to spend the entire day in my workroom. (My husband said I could if I wanted too). I wasn't thrilled about the idea of kid...  Read More

I have had problems with depression and moodiness for as long as when I was a teenager maybe longer.I never realized I had an issue till I was about 23 years old.When I was at a doctors visit, my bloo...  Read More

I think one of the verses in the Bible I fall back on the most is in Philippians. Chapter 4. verse 13.You want to look it up real quick?I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.I conside...  Read More

God doesn't just rescue you from the low place. He moves you through seasons. Intentionally. Strategically. I know for me, in my life, if I’m not paying attention, I might try to stay somewhere you w...  Read More

Logically, I don't understand the power of prayer.I don't understand how something so easy for us to do, can be so swept under the carpet as something that's as forgettable as writing a thank you note...  Read More

Written in 2013Owen is our oldest son. He is almost ten.He is a lot like me except pushier. He is our sheriff of the house. Never letting anyone off the hook about anything that is or isn't important....  Read More

Last week I told you about our anniversary trip to Portugal that went sideways.This week, I want to take you deeper.Literally.Before the surgery, before the hospital, before any of us knew what was co...  Read More

We went to celebrate 28 years of marriage. Lisbon, Porto, beautiful coastline, good food, zero responsibilities. That was the plan. God had a different agenda. (oh my goodness different) Three days i...  Read More

Written in 2013Sawyer is our youngest son. He is five now.He has all of his father's 'go getter' attitude with his mothers creative switchboard. He is not an easy one to figure out. A very unique litt...  Read More

I have a magnet that says this: 'Remember, we are a nice, normal family.'I love that magnet because it speaks truth for all of us! How many of us pretend we have no problems when we are around others?...  Read More

Wrapping my mind around the possibility that God sees all sin the same is a horribly, hard, and frustrating task. I say Possibility because, humans are the ones trying to make sense of how God sees us...  Read More