A Great Morning

More often than not, as the sun begins to peer over the horizon to gently wake us up, my little critters begin to appear in the bedroom one by one. They fill in the empty spots on the bed and one very lucky one will get to fill in the warm and cozy [...]

Happy Birthday, my Sweet Little Girl

(9: 15 a.m.)
It is hard to believe that 5 years ago at this time I was holding my 5 hours old little girl. I had woken up with a contraction at 2:30 a.m. and by 4:15 a.m. she was in my arms. I’m glad I didn’t have to wait long to love on [...]

God with Us

I had one of those moments Sunday that was a pure and utter gift from heaven. And it came when I least expected it and most needed it.
You see, I was wiped out. I was bent in a left-leaning “C” from having 24 lbs. constantly clinging to my side all week, groggy from [...]

Is it Friday already?

I can’t believe that it is already Friday! What a week. Our house has been the sick house since last Friday. Over the course of a week, two, maybe even three separate viruses (or is it virii?) have made their way through all four children.
It never fails to amaze me how a [...]

You know you’re loved when…

…your mom makes you a gluten-free pumpkin pie and a gluten-free pecan pie for Thanksgiving. This was in addition to a regular pumpkin, pecan, and apple pie for everyone else. Thanks Mom. I love you, too.

Pride, Socks, and My Thanksgiving Menu

I have invited some family members from out of town to come and share Thanksgiving with us.  One of the side benefits of getting ready for guests is that I am forced to do some deep cleaning and organizing.
By now, surely you have realized that this is something I struggle with, but I am beginning [...]

Real People Really Do Win Contests

I have written a little about my old house and it’s need for some extra money renovation. Lovers of old houses know that somewhere deep in there, through the layers of paint, vinyl, and wallpaper, a really beautiful home exists. I knew this was especially true in my kitchen.
After we [...]

Fall Blessings

We live in the middle of an old pecan orchard. This is pretty remarkable considering the rest of the region looks like a desert. Years ago, the orchard owners eventually turned my whole part of town into streets and residences. This happened very slowly, so the beauty (some people don’t see it [...]

A Heart Moment

Few things warm my heart more than seeing my girls nurse their baby dolls. My four year old is sitting in her little car, with her baby doll tucked up under her shirt, just looking casual. I wish I could upload a picture! (my old computer doesn’t match my new camera…phooey)

Reviving the Body of Christ: Reflections of a Faith Alive weekend

(Please ignore the bullets. For some crazy reason the template won’t allow for “poetic” spaces and pararaphs.)

We walked through the double oak doors
streaming in like moths
to a candle at twilight.

Some tired
some hopeful
some scared
some joyful
all drawn by the same One.

There’s Joyce, eyes like owls,
wondering and waiting
and Denise, singing and
shouting for joy, like Miriam at [...]