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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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,…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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,…

8 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…

9 years ago