Recently, my mind flashed back to something my daughter said years ago.One night, my husband, my son, and I were about to watch The Lord of the Rings in the family room. So I set up a movie for my five-year-old daughter, Hannah, in my bedroom. She wasn't thrilled. She wanted to stay with us. I told her I loved her and that she needed to go watch Continue Reading
Technology – Love and hate it!
Modern technology. A blessing and a curse. I love and hate it.Computers. Email. Television. DVDs. Video games. Phones. Cell phones. Radio. MP3 players. CD players. Gadgets that fit in the palm of your hand. You get the picture. Visual and audio overload. What's next?I love email. It connects me with people all over the US and even abroad. I hate it Continue Reading
Calling All Dreamers
Yesterday at a friend’s house for a fall brunch, I sat and ate with five women I didn’t know. With a list of icebreaker questions we kept the conversation going. What is one of your dreams? Elaborate.I blurted out, “I have lots of dreams. I want to go on a mission’s trip, learn a second language, learn to play an instrument, and open up a coffee Continue Reading
Words Matter: Slackers
Slackers. What do you think?Well, that's the name of the neighborhood skateboarding team my son, Justin, is a part of. The name drives me crazy.A few weeks ago, Justin and his buddy wanted to wear these t-shirts for "twin day" at school. I threw a fit. I didn't want people to think I endorse this dumb name. Also I didn't want him to be made fun of. Continue Reading
Storm Clouds
(This is dedicated to my dear friend, Donna. She appreciates beauty in nature like I do.) I took these photos last summer right after a tornado happened near by. These clouds were like nothing I had ever seen before. Stunning. Beautiful. They remind me of the blessing that comes after a storm. As I write this, I can think of many people I Continue Reading
I’m a Cry Baby
I've told my kids many times to stop acting like a baby. I know I shouldn't, but I don't like whining or unneccessary crying.But I cry all the time. I cry watching The Extreme Home Makeover, Three Wishes, and movies, even the animated movie, Spirit. I cry listening to music or reading a good book. I cry when I'm sorry or when I'm truly thankful. I Continue Reading