Laughing Over Spilled Beans

We celebrated the life of my friend, Debbie Riebesehl, today. She was a bright light, a person whose commitment to the Lord and her family inspired everyone who had the chance to know her. She is also one of the best storytellers I've ever met. She wrote about her life in a way that encouraged... Continue Reading →

Happy February

February starts tomorrow and this year, I've got a plan. Over the past several years, I've had a growing awareness that I don't do so great at being me in February.  It isn't anything serious, but I usually find myself resolving to "just get through it."  Don't get me wrong; I know that there are... Continue Reading →

Deep

When he (Jesus) had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”  Luke 5:4 I love it when our home is full of family and friends, and I so enjoy the sounds of laughter and conversation that come with a crowd. When I'm home... Continue Reading →

Easy Does It

I have recently started running again, and am learning some lessons along the way. I had become dejected about my running (or lack thereof) in recent years.  Looking back, I see many contributing factors.  After 3 Half Marathons, my running buddy, Danielle, and I had to skip a season.  The next year, in an effort... Continue Reading →

The Spin: A Bigger Roof

It has been 4 weeks since we helped Elizabeth move in to her dorm room.  I couldn't write about it until now...and now I have so much to say that I feel almost paralyzed. Where to start?  If I try to tell it all, in proper order, it will be a garbled mess.  There have... Continue Reading →

The Tassel Turns

Yesterday afternoon, I got to drive Elizabeth and two of her closest friends to her High School Graduation.  Rob drove her grandparents in another vehicle, Nick rode with the band, and the Uncles and Cousins met us there.  Including Nick, who had the best seat of all of us, because the band sits near the... Continue Reading →

If Memory Serves…

I have realized something.  It feels like a big something.  I wonder if this has happened to anyone else.  Maybe so, but this is the first time it has happened to me. I have realized that I remember exactly my feelings during the events of my own Senior Year in High School.  I mean it. ... Continue Reading →

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