• It was a milestone birthday for me. My husband tried to keep the details as much of a surprise as possible.  Family and friends were called, the food was ordered, the house was impeccably clean, and of course, the special cake was ordered. The party never happened. The morning of the event, my husband’s father […]

  • A few weeks ago, I shared that we had the opportunity to travel to india earlier this summer.  It was definitely an adventure for our family. Our first few nights in India,  I had a hard time falling asleep.  I remember laying in bed one night,  listening to the hum of the AC unit, trying like mad […]

  • Sometimes our blessings don’t look like blessings. A toddler throwing a tantrum. A long commute to work. A pile of laundry. A to-do list that seems never ending. Multiple shoes left by the door instead of the closet where they belong. (Okay – that one was personal). A toilet seat that is up. (Okay – […]

  • It’s Pastor Appreciation Month! I love how this time has been carved out to express gratitude for those who serve faithfully in obedience to the Lord. Words can’t describe how incredibly grateful I am for all of my Pastors and their families. Each of them is loving and kind and I am thankful we are […]

  • One important lesson my daughter learned this past Christmas was how to be grateful. When she first opened the puzzle we got her, she showed no excitement.  In fact, she looked disappointed.  My husband and I were thrilled at the opportunity to give her an educational puzzle that taught her the capitals of the 50 […]