Each year when I taught elementary school there was that one kid. The one who made my life as a […]
The Land of What Ifs
“No, stop right there. We aren’t even going there,” my husband stopped my youngest in midsentence. “Well, why not?” “Because […]
Signs
The first day of my freshman year had to be the scariest first day of my life. I had such […]
Made New
Five years ago, my husband and I spent eight months carefully tearing down an old church building, trying to salvage […]
No, Thank You
“No, thank you,” I replied. What I really wanted to say was, “Yes, please. A giant serving with chocolate drizzled […]
Keep the Path Clear
I mowed the path around our field and asked myself, “Why am I doing this? We hardly ever walk around […]
Careful, Not Fearful
We had a large event planned at church this weekend. Excitedly we prepped and prayed in anticipation of being together. […]
“Snakey” Instincts
“What in the world is that dog after?” I yelled from around the corner. My husband and I were working […]
Life. Is. Hard.
“Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being […]
When I “Pea” on the Floor
“Well, listen. Don’t worry about spilling stuff all over yourself. I’ve already dropped peas on my pants and then they […]