A few weeks ago, I attended a leadership rally for women's ministry. Jessica Neil, the minister to women, at Scottsdale Bible Church gave the most beautiful talk. Her words have rolled around in my head and have settled into my heart. She talked about pouring punch....
Last week, Mary Alice was my helper while I took school pictures for my children's school. She was completely captivated by all the big kids. A dear friend entertained her while I told people to relax and smile. As much as I'd like to pat myself on the back for...
There is a beautiful openness that happens in the adoption community. People talk about the hard things. People share the words said in the middle of the grief and the hurt. In so many worlds there is supposed to be a lovely scene with confetti and cupcakes and mint...
So, I think I've picked out the granite for the kitchen. I now know more about movement and patterns that I ever have. It's like picking out fabric. Some people just have a knack at looking at fabrics and choosing what goes together beautifully. Others of us pray that...
This is how my kitchen looked until July 10th. Then, the drain pipe behind the dishwasher burst. Contaminated water in the cabinets to each side. Now, this is how my kitchen looks. Do you know how thankful I am for that temporary sink? So, so, so incredibly thankful....
Oh this sweetie pie. She is fiesty. It's probably my fault for naming her after her grandmother. She is sweet as apple crumble, but you better believe she has an opinion. She loves airplanes and birds. Both of my grandfathers were pilots, so it makes me wonder if they...
Thank you so much for your kind messages and notes about the post yesterday. I don't know why it feels strange to share this detail - I guess we are feeling a little shy about it and wishing we could just give it away to everyone! The CD will be $15.00. It will be...
My sweet Julia has recorded her first album. We have a dear friend at church, Antonio, who is incredible at producing. Each summer, he loves to take on a side project and he asked if Julia would be interested. We were absolutely thrilled! Just knowing that I'll have...
This cutie pie starts kindergarten on Tuesday. He is so excited and so ready! He will be at school with Julia and Nate, which makes me feel so much more at ease. I know they will watch out for him at lunch and playground time, so this time, I'm just happy for him!...
This is it. The post where long haired freaky people get it. The post where you realize I really am a Jesus Freak. I cannot go one more day without singing His praises and telling you the whole story. (Below is my Facebook conversation with priest Father Louis from...