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On one of my most memorable walks with my sister, she asked me what things I'd like to do in my life, that I haven't done yet. Gosh, I love questions like that. I love talking hopes and dreams with pe...

I was sitting at a stoplight, and I could just feel it.  Even as the sun shone outside, the clouds in my head began to darken.  My hands gripped the steering wheel and I drew in my breath, t...

Aww it’s Friday...take a deep breath and breathe in God’s goodness, no matter what has happened this week.  Want to know something? I’m a real mess this week. I&rsquo...

A few years ago, my husband’s family rented two beach houses in California.  The little houses were side by side and the beach was a quick walk away.  We did so many fun things togethe...

This is the first blog post I’ve ever written. God gives us many firsts. Our first step, first puzzle, first crush, first attempt at spreading our wings, first love, first home, first child, fir...

Recently, my grandson learned to say “Nana”. And, when he looks at me with his big blue eyes and says, “Nana, Nana,” it melts my heart.  I want to give him everything he a...

At six years old, my youngest son was free as only a youngest son can be. Luke was exuberant, joyous, and expectant of good. Each day, when kindergarten was over, the door would open and out would fly...

Whether we have children 3, 15 or even 30 it’s hard to be a parent and let go. It all starts so young!  At 3 years old, children want to do everything themselves. Everything is “...

True story: this past Christmas we purchased a tree that fell no less than 10 times and in the process, wounded a neighbor child and broken about a dozen ornaments. I would be in the kitchen ...

When I hear a story like the one of Kayla Mueller, I begin thinking of my own children and my own people. Recently my 3 year old has developed a fear of the dark. We have been trying to coach...