The hospitality of strangers-turned-friends. Older girls who are good examples to my little girl. . . Fun time with family…even if it was short. .Safe flights, and uneventful security screenings! (Traveling in the midst of the TSA chaos, and we had no idea.) .A church family – that has become like family. .Studying and discussing God’s Word with dear friends. …
From the Lips of Children…
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!†~Psalm 118:1  . Hannah and I read this verse at breakfast this morning. Then, I asked Hannah for some examples of “good things†that the Lord has done for us, that we could thank Him for.  . Honestly, I expected to hear her list her …
A Full House
  3 families (including ours) – 6 adults, and 6 kids – ranging in age from (just!) 1-year to 7-years. I am still not entirely sure how everyone fit, but, I do know that it involved multiple air mattresses, pack-and-plays in the closets, and an occasional round of musical beds.  The kids played all day and (a few of them) …
Thankful.
We have had beautiful weather this past week. Actually, I could rephrase that, and just say we have had “weather†this past week! I know, I know, many people move to Arizona because it is (almost) always sunny. But, I have to tell you, the rain has been a welcome change from the constant sunny weather forecasts…at least for this (now transplanted) …
Giving Thanks
This week, we have all seen the images and reports of the suffering and devastation in Haiti. And, we have heard many ask (and unfortunately, some have also answered) the question, “How could a good God allow this…this kind of suffering, this kind of pain, this kind of tragedy?†. And yet, even in light of this tragedy, we are …