It was in the wee hours of the morning on February 9th, 2005, that our phone rang. David jumped up […]
Rip Up The Carpet
When my oldest was a toddler, I became pregnant with our second child. As winter turned to spring, we found […]
Stop Closing the Door
There are days where my world feels completely out of control. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to […]
Where You Are Is Where You Are
As I visited with my grandma at the hospital, she laughingly told us about the medicine they put her on […]
Pockets of Joy
As I dressed my youngest in his overalls today, I remembered the many hours I used to have wearing my […]
Just Live
As I look back over the past year I realize what a whirlwind it has been. I started 2019 with […]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, the kids were asleep, The parents wrapped presents without even a peep. Assembled new bikes, […]
Be a Light Bringer
I am sitting here in the oncologist’s office for my husband’s first infusion. We are surrounded by people who are […]
A Refuge
As my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this weekend, I found myself traveling down memory lane. I have so […]
The Advents of Our Lives
When I was a kid, families signed up each week of December to light the Advent candle and read a […]