Recently I had a chat with my neighbor. I thought since he's a handyman maybe he had a drill bit I could borrow instead of buying one. Not so lucky. (The bit I needed cost me $20.) When I knocked on his door, we talked about our summers, our vacations, the neighborhood, and life. He told me what he's been up to lately. He's researching his family Continue Reading
Letting Go
This morning I woke up to the sounds of my fifteen year old getting ready for his first day as a sophomore in high school. His eyes sparkled. We talked briefly about who might be in his classes and what his teachers might be like. As I drove him to my friend's house(his carpool stop) and watched him walk away, I teared up. I love that boy of mine. Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday August 14th
Today I am thankful for: * a love note via e-mail from my husband yesterday. A real surprise that blessed me deeply.* my daughter's baptism last Sunday. One of my mom dreams came true! Hannah's step of faith meant so much to me. (A special thanks to everyone who supported our family)* Hannah's birthday this week. Eleven years old with a heart of Continue Reading
Watching Trains Go By
Why wait? Why wait when you can have it all now?That’s my question as I look to the next season of my kids going back to school. As a mom who wants to be a part of something bigger than myself, I naturally want to jump on board every train I see and hear passing by. Every passenger car has something written on the side, phrases like:“The newest and Continue Reading
Heart Question
Describe your heart in one word today!Mine:Restless. Continue Reading
Hannah’s baptism pictures
Hannah made the decision to get baptized. So that's what we did on Sunday! I'm a happy mommy knowing Hannah wanted to take this step of faith!The moment after! Derek, my husband, did a wonderful job speaking love over Hannah. I feel so thankful knowing she has a daddy who loves her. A younger woman came up to Derek afterwards and told him how his Continue Reading