All they want is to throw the ball a little. Every day. After school. Why do I resist? Why do I actually think that clean dishes are more important that these smiles? One day... I will become a brilliant mother who leaves the dishes in the sink without looking back....
Family
All is Well
Last week, mamma was here. That means my laundry is caught up, my pantry is full, I had two naps, and my hairs are cut. I miss her already. (Would you do something for me? When she was here, she lost her wedding ring - the gold band. Would you pray that we find it? We...
Woody, Jessie, and their Bodyguard
I hope you all have a great day! A friend posted this on Facebook this morning. I didn't write it and we are not sure who the original author was. It's a good reminder for all of us. "Tonight, a lot of creatures will visit your door. Be open minded. The child who is...
Praying or talking to myself?
Have you ever heard a talk that moves you many times a day? This past Sunday, a question was asked - "when you pray, do you have a conversation? Do you talk and listen, like a real conversation? Or do you find yourself just talking to yourself after a while. I can...
Dominic’s Vocation
Two years ago I was in Texas for work and I had one night to spend with my dear college roommate, Kelly. I can remember clearly when she called and asked if we could spend our time together driving to the hospital to visit her brother, Mike. All I knew was that he and...
Youth Group
This year, our church began a middle school youth group program called 'The Edge'. The first night, we were hoping for about 15 6th-8th graders. We are averaging 50! Our dear friends, Shannon and Karen, are the youth group ministers. (Did I mention they are Riley's...
Because your pantry doesn’t have to be boring…
I like making areas pretty. When I have to spend a lot of time in a room, I love to make it something I will smile at. I love taking little nooks and crannies and hiding beauty. Because, why not? Right? I have to walk into the pantry at least five times a day - if not...
Why I really like October
Once upon a time, it was October. After a business law exam, which I was sure I did not do well on, Brian met me in the parking lot walking back to my dorm. He gave me a hug and asked if he could take me to lunch. He drove me to a beautiful park. He opened his trunk...
Let’s talk about mom of the year…
This afternoon went something like this... Take a little nap and wake up smiling and reminding myself to tell you that Julia and I sang together at church today. It was so fun and I will remember it always. The day digressed very quickly. Very quickly. So, if you need...
Schools and Decisions – Update
There are very few times in this world, when we have the opportunity to look pop culture square in the face and say, "no, thank you." Over the past few years, we had noticed Julia talking less and less about friends she had at school. She was telling us less about her...