The Blessed Dreaded Week

I have dreaded this week for a long time. My last born, my baby starts kindergarten. With the way God spaced out my “babies” this is the first time in 16 years that I have not had a little at home with me. My “present tense” is definitely changing. Eliza has been my sidekick for […]

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8/06/2019

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Prayer

A Magnificent Gift

This morning is a magnificent gift. There is nothing pressing on the agenda. In fact, I just told Piper that there was no plan for the day. I awoke without an alarm, had my “peaceful time,” and have returned a few work related emails. When I kissed Wally goodbye for the day, I followed him […]

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7/23/2019

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Little Lessons

“On Your Side”

She came into my bathroom and I could tell by the look on her face something was not quite right. Trying ascertain the source of her unhappiness, I did a quick scan of her outfit. I had helped her pick out the tutu type skirt. Seeing that the t-shirt she had been adamant about wearing […]

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7/17/2019

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Parenting

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The Lost Post

Last Saturday morning I thought I had the perfect window to write a post for this blog. I had actually started it a couple of days before, and knew this topic would be relatable. I sat down at my desk in my kitchen and began to type. The ideas seemed to be flowing and I […]

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Sanctification and NKOTB

Last night was a blast. Honestly, it was the most fun I have had in a long time and it came at the perfect time. May is crazy, busy with so much to do and to keep up with. The break was needed – dinner with a good friend, the drive to Nashville and a […]

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Unexpected Grace

Normally, like 9.5 times out of 10, I enter and exit our house through the garage. In all our comings and goings, it feels like I do that at least 20 times a day. So it is not unusual for me to go a few days without actually taking the few steps off our small […]