Last week I was coming home from dropping my oldest off at church. The battery light came on and all of the lights within my car started to dim. By the time I reached my neighborhood I didn’t have any headlights. It was a scary journey home. I now know that the alternator needed replaced.Continue reading “My (New) Car”
Category Archives: Family
The Faith of a Child
Last Sunday as we were headed home from church my oldest daughter and I somehow landed on the topic of baptism. On a few occasions she witnessed others within our church as they declared to the congregation their new life in Christ. Her curious mind probed my husband and I, but before long she litContinue reading “The Faith of a Child”
One: Five Minute Friday
Happy Friday! I can’t believe how quickly the weeks are passing. I feel like I just crafted last week’s post and here I am waking up to the excitement of joining my fellow writers for another edition of Five Minute Friday. This week our prompt is One. Over the past eight and a half monthsContinue reading “One: Five Minute Friday”
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is an international organization that provides financial and physical needs all over the world. It is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an interdenominational charity. This is the twenty-fifth year that OCC has impacted global needs. I love this organization and how easy they make it to teach my children about the importanceContinue reading “Operation Christmas Child”
Fall Break 2018
The past week was Fall Break in the school district where my husband and I teach (and our daughter goes to school.) We were extremely busy during this week with traveling, hospital visits, big news, and family time. Below is a look at all that happened during the past seven days (it’s all out ofContinue reading “Fall Break 2018”
Coffee Fest and Rob Bell
Date nights don’t happen nearly as often as they should. At this point in our lives we have two girls (one of which is an infant) and they keep us busy. Balancing work and family seems like a farfetched myth. But every so often the stars align and we are able to getContinue reading “Coffee Fest and Rob Bell”
Canada Stole My Coffee Dates
The past few weeks have been tough. We said “See You Soon” to my youngest sister as she set off to study a year abroad in St. Catherine, Ontario. No one could blame her for accepting a FREE opportunity to pursue her master’s degree while also getting the experience of teaching at the university level.Continue reading “Canada Stole My Coffee Dates”
Happy Birthday
It’s been another year of blessings with you. Your smile is beautiful. Your heart is big. Your laugh is contagious. And my love for you is endless. Six years ago you made me a Mom and every step of this journey I’ve been beyond thankful that God chose me to raise you. You’ve taught meContinue reading “Happy Birthday”
Well, We Survived!
Week one of school is in the books and all four of us survived. Naps were essential, and sure, there were some meltdowns, but we made it! Life is starting to settle into routines and each day gets a little easier. For me, I started my eighth school year teaching ninth grade in a publicContinue reading “Well, We Survived!”
Dear Daughter: Kindergarten Edition
Dear Daughter, Six short years ago I dreamed of you. When I felt you kick in my tummy I knew you would be a girl who loved an adventure. You’ve been strong from the beginning and you’ve loved deeper than any child I know. Your fears are small and your courage is big. And noContinue reading “Dear Daughter: Kindergarten Edition”
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