For some reason, this summer I am ever so aware of my kids growing up and that school starts in just two months. Once school starts up, we will be super busy with school activities and sports commitments. That I don't like.Summer is only a short season and yet it's hard to adjust to the change. I don't know what to do with myself or with the kids. Continue Reading
What Saying Goodbye Taught Me
I wrote a devotion over at Laced for Grace this weekend. Here's the start:Last weekend, my family and I drove 45 minutes to my sister’s house to say our goodbyes. She and her three kids moved to Minnesota this week. She found a better paying job.During this visit, I was aware of our time being our last one. My sister has lived in her house for Continue Reading
A Father to Son Birthday Letter
Here's a note from my husband. To our son, Justin. Justin,I wanted to send you an email and tell you Happy Birthday. I also wanted you to know a few things as well.Being your dad is the greatest privilege in the world.You're 15 years old now. It seems like yesterday that I rocked you in my arms until you fell asleep. Now, we're competing in Continue Reading
Thankful for My Boy–Justin
(random selection of photos of Justin over the last couple years)Thankful this Thursday, June 5th, for my son. Justin is 15 today. Happy Birthday!(I'm busy again this week. But had to pause today to honor my son's life. He is a gift from God. I am thankful for my boy today and everyday. I should be back to more frequent posts next week.)Justin, you Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday May 29
A random list ot thanks. I am thankful this Thursday for:* my blooming purples irises in my front yard* a rainbow about 7pm last night, faint but visible* lunch with my husband yesterday, a rare and yet rewarding time* the words "I'm sorry" and "I love you"* a hike through the red rocks this weekend with my family* music* friends who lift me up Continue Reading
Little Things
I wrote a devotion over at Laced for Grace today. Here's the start:Little things stick. And sometimes for good reason. If something replays in my mind, I know God is trying to speak. Am I listening?(To finish reading, visit Little Things.) Continue Reading