Good and lovely life-giving words. I adore them. I love words that are well put together in a book, a message, a lyric...even certain ad campaigns make my heart soar. And I am always excited when they flow well enough into something I feel I can share here. Sometimes, though, no words are necessary. Sometimes,... Continue Reading →
No Pressure: What I want most for my children.
As moms (and dads), don't we all want a "good life" for our kids? I believe most parents have their children's best interests in mind. I also believe that it is easy to get tripped up and focus on achievements that the world tells us will lead to a happy, "successful" life. It can be... Continue Reading →
Sixteen
Our son turns 16 today - a milestone, to be sure. As I type this, there are deep booming voices coming from the living room where he is hanging out with some of his closest buds. They are awesome friends - the kind we prayed for - who make him laugh and have his back... Continue Reading →
Strawberries and Area Rugs
Today was Elizabeth's last Sunday at Lifepointe before going to college. A year ago (when there were 52), I was working hard not to count down the number of Sundays before college. Now, there is no denying that there are "zero." I've been away the past week, chaperoning Nick's Band Camp in the mountains. If... Continue Reading →
Rear Window
It is official. There is a nice big "A" decal on the rear window of her car to prove it. Elizabeth will be at Appalachian State University ("App") in the Fall. Seeing the sticker everyday brings a smile to my face, but having this decision made (and thus, the applying and waiting over) brings me... Continue Reading →
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