I begin this post with a lifetime of memories, gratitude and love, overflowing from my heart and blurring my eyes with tears. How do I adequately share the news that I so dreaded would come? Last Friday morning, with his loving bride by his side, along with my brother and me, … Read more
Prayers
Summer Reading: Weekly Book Picks
Here is another installment of our weekly favorite’s from the local library. I’m sorry the blog updates have been few and far between! I had the stomach flu, then passed it along to Grant (sorry, bud). Gus is teething, and any other spare second has been spent with my dad. I was grateful … Read more
Sundae School Celebration
Happy last day of school! In our neighborhood some kids are already out, for others it will be next week, and for our guys it was today. Garrett graduated from kindergarten, the only one in his classroom with perfect attendance. Way to go Gare Bear! To celebrate, I decorated the kitchen … Read more
Freezer Jam Friday
Friday brought some much needed rain and in turn, a cancelled baseball game and a wide open evening! I was actually secretly celebrating the storm. I enjoy baseball season but our schedules have been so busy lately that it was a gift to have a free night. So, it was off to Hartville Marketplace … Read more
Daily Bread Prayer
Gus is taking “Give us this day, our daily bread” quite literally! A good mealtime prayer is always a great tradition to start if you haven’t already, and there are so many ways to do it. A simple “Our Father,” an informal blessing, or (in our case), the “Give us this day” prayer. … Read more
Getting Set for Summer
The last day of school is within view, the weather has turned, and all eyes are on summer! With the beautiful weather over the weekend it’s easy to get in the mindset of enjoying the lazy days ahead. We took full advantage of the unseasonably warm temps by going for a pontoon ride last … Read more
I Got You, Babe
Happy ONE YEAR anniversary of our “Gotcha Day!” On May 29, 2011, we arrived in Czestochowa, Poland and picked up our daughter! I can hardly believe it’s been a year. When Jim and I got there, we were taken to her orphanage with our hearts leaping in anticipation. She was dressed in … Read more
Carry Me to the Cross
Friday Prayer: My Lord and God, it is already Friday. Awaken me this morning so that I shall not waste anything of life this day . As Jesus, Your Son, on a Friday embraced suffering and death upon His cross, may I take up my cross and use it as a ladder to climb into … Read more
The Closet Project
This morning I had the opportunity to interview Kathi Lipp, the author of “The Get Yourself Organized Project.” If ever there was a title that shouted my name..this is it. I know many people struggle with this also (and if you don’t, be proud of yourself)! After paging through the text and hearing … Read more
Sink Celebrations
I just wrapped up dishes for the evening and enjoyed this view from the sink: We planted these lilac bushes over six years ago, and over time they have grown and blossomed beautifully. They are now up to the windowsill and offer the most delightful aroma this time of year. No matter how … Read more