I voted. It is a simple statement. But, at the same time, it isn’t. The stakes are incredibly high, as they are in every election. It is both a great privilege and responsibility. For me, it is one that has always been rooted in conscience and conviction. I voted for imperfect (every single one of them!) people and policies, …
Life
In Loving Memory
In October of last year, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away 3 weeks later, on November 1st. We had a memorial service for him shortly after his death, here in Texas where he had lived for the past year and a half. And, we just returned from a second service in California, where he …
Summer Challenge: Praying for my Children
I am so excited about my project for this summer! Praying for our children kind of goes without saying when you’re a mom (or a dad). But, often I feel like I am just “winging it,” with the same old requests for health, safety, and salvation each day. (And, of course, for patience for myself throughout the day!) I want …
Simply Having A Wonderful Christmastime!
…this baby made the angels sing, And this baby made a new star shine in the sky. This baby had come to change the world. This baby was God’s own son, this baby was like no other one. This baby was God with us, this baby was Jesus. ~Steven Curtis Chapman, This Baby  *** It’s no secret. I love Christmas! I …
Christmas Jammies
Each year, we let the kids each open one gift on Christmas Eve. I think by now they have all realized that they are getting new pajamas. But, in my opinion, that is just part of the fun…and the tradition! Here they are opening their “Christmas Jammies.” Hannah got a Fox. Titus got Dinosaurs. Rebekah got Ballerinas. And, Rachel got …