Twenty-three years ago, my husband drove me to the back piece of property on the family farm. He pointed to […]
How to Talk to Mama, Take Two
When my oldest was a toddler, he stood at his train table for hours playing and imagining. But sometimes he […]
I’m Glad I’m Not the Same
My sons and I watched a great movie from the nineties called Cool Runnings. For those who are unfamiliar, it’s […]
Those Daggum Yellow Flies
The sky showed pink swooshes peaking over the eastern treetops. Wild birds chattered and the chickens echoed with crows and […]
Get Away
When I was a kid, I loved the idea of a trip. My mom created magical memories with the hype […]
A Crash Course
I climbed into the driver’s seat and headed toward town. There were a few things I needed to finish before […]
Lots of Little Things
With the balmy weather, outside activities throughout the middle of the day haven’t been happening. This weekend, I made a […]
Divine Meetings
I chaperoned youth camp. While there, we were all split up and sent on different mission opportunities through the area […]
Making Memories
The little guy grabbed his grandma’s face, and she made noises to play along. His hands found her ears. He […]
A Tribute to Papa
There are some people who are always there; my papa was one of them. I don’t remember a holiday, birthday, […]