When Rob and I first married - there were quite a few people who advised us to wait a few years before adding children to the mix. The reasoning was so that our relationship would have time to get really strong and healthy - or that we should take advantage of the ability to travel... 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 →
New Year’s Eve
12/31/2011 The last day of the year. Crazy. Elizabeth’s Senior Year is almost half over. (This is not me “counting down,” This is me, speaking the truth.) This also means that Nick’s Freshman Year is also nearly half over. He’s handled the adjustment to high school quite well. I am very aware of, and thankful... Continue Reading →
Father Knows Best (yet another lesson in trusting God’s timing)
All of her college applications have been submitted for 3 weeks now. It is a "load off" and things have returned to normal around our house and in our relationship. I am beyond thankful. Even as I was encouraging her to get them done, and trying my hardest to do my best to avoid nagging,... Continue Reading →
Paper Chains
When Elizabeth and Nick were little, we made paper chains together when we were counting down to something. “13 more days until our trip” “8 days until we see Gram and PopPop” “24 more days until your birthday.” It helped them learn about calendars and how long a day is (the span of time between... Continue Reading →