I was 18 years old and in a country halfway across the world. I had just experienced a six hour […]
Mama, is He Going to Take You Away?
“Mama, why are you pulling over?” my son asked. “Because there is a policeman with his lights flashing behind me.” […]
Every. Second. Worth. It.
That quaking awakening. Everything in the room is blurry. My brain is desperately trying to pinpoint my location. My heart […]
“Beeeeg Pooool”
Daniel, my 21 month old son, went swimming yesterday in a “beeeeg pooool” for the first time this summer. The […]
Hiding in My Hoodie
I was in a 5th grade classroom this week and overheard two girls talking, “Why you wearing that hoodie anyway? It […]
My Thoughts on The Shack
There has been quite the buzz in the Christian community about The Shack coming to theaters. I read the book […]
Lasagna Slinger
My mom cooked a store-bought lasagna for lunch Sunday (if you know my mom, this a very rare occasion). Everyone had already taken a […]
“I Got You, Buddy”
My boys were out back playing yesterday. We are working on a project and right now our backyard is every […]
One Nation, Under God
As I held my youngest son close to my chest this morning during The Veteran’s Day Program at Pinetta Elementary, I […]
He Wants My Now
Being a mom is hard sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I love my boys and I would do anything for […]