This morning I turned 39. Never ever did I expect to be expecting at 39. Never ever did I ever think we would have six children. Yet–this…THIS is the sweet gift of all. We always dreamed of a big family. But to me, a big family in our culture meant 3 MAYBE 4 kids. But […]
Where oh where does time go?! December first is here! Which means…well, 1–it’s the most wonderful time of the year of course!! BUT–it also means my only girl has a birthday. No more SINGLE digits here for my princess as she turns 10!!! Oh my what JOY this little girl has brought into our lives […]
October. It’s always one of my favorite months of the year. The changing of colors before the cold…leaves falling–while in reality much is preparing to be still for winter…there’s so much beauty in Fall. Richard turns 39 this October…and I follow close behind–beginning our very last year in our sweet thirties. That even feels a bit […]
In a world filled with so much heartbreak, sin and disappointment…THIS… “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 The news. Today. Everything around us–sometimes–appears…broken. Isaiah 40: 31…”but they […]
Today I got to catch up with my dear friend Kristin. We met through a ministry mutual friend–and oh my…this girl has challenged my faith, spurred me on closer to the cross and reminded me of many things–like “God’s got this”…only she shares it in a different phrase—hilarious–much better–and a God story to go with […]