blessings

Why I want to be just like my kindergartener when I grow up

Ya'll. This boy! It's like he's good at everything I want to be good at. He leaves me with my…

9 years ago

This Christmas: 1st Year at Home, 1st Non Disaster Story

This might have been the easiest Christmas in 14 years of April and Alan family Christmases. We only had to…

9 years ago

“Get help when you need it” is my new motto.

Y'all know it was a rough year for me, physically. Thankfully, everything turned out to be mostly okay. I just…

9 years ago

Moving Day, the Surprise Party, and the Power of Good Neighbors

On Friday night, I snuck into my home town. My parents were expecting me at 8:45pm, but truthfully I arrived…

9 years ago

The Importance of Joy

I have been focusing my Bible reading on joy this past month. See, I have every reason to have joy,…

9 years ago

A Place to Write Out Answered Prayers

Yesterday we sang this song at church. I wish I could remember the name of it, but it was something…

9 years ago

Beauty is no less of a gift than any other.

Spring is one of those things you can't help but notice. That's the way it is with beauty. It is…

10 years ago

“My flesh also will rest in hope.” Psalm 16:9

This morning I struggled with my precious but incredibly clingy two-year-old. The problems of life that I cannot get off…

10 years ago

4 Powerful Lessons From My Very First Women’s Retreat

This weekend I have ridden a horse, eaten delicious food cooked by other people, and listened to an inspiring speaker,…

10 years ago

11 Reasons Personal Interactions are Better than Social Media

The biggest change of the year for me has been that I'm so busy with people who I can actually…

10 years ago