Did you know that today marks the 265th day of the year 2019? That’s right–only 100 days left in this year. Then the New Year will roll in and voila–it will be 2020! So were you successful this year? Did you live up to your New Year’s Resolution? Why bring this up? What’s so important… Read More
The title alone is a mouthful. You must be wondering …. where is she going with this blog? The truth? All over the place! Let me start with the word STRESS. We’ve been feeling it a little bit over here in our little piece of happy. But I didn’t realize how much stress until I… Read More
Good morning! We have had one of the prettiest mornings in Southeast Georgia–there was actually a slight, and I do mean slight coolness in the air. A perfect way to begin the day. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. We did! We got 2 of our grands on Saturday and they spent the night… Read More
Ok, so I know you are wondering what the what. How does a package = tears? I’ll get there in a moment. But first, let me be a little vulnerable and real with you. Our family has been experiencing the “crazy” in the shadows. In March I alluded to a crisis we experienced with one… Read More
2 years ago I was living in Honduras being a mama to 2 sweet Honduran babies, hosting our 2nd mission team, and loving life. But I wasn’t feeling great, and our family doctor came by and sent me to the hospital in Santa Rosa for an appendectomy. 4 and 1/2 hours later our world was… Read More
I love this quote by Mother Teresa mostly because she was a servant leader. She didn’t mind doing the most mundane tasks to meet the needs of those who needed care. She put others needs and wants before her own, and knew the beauty of teamwork and unity. For almost a year I have struggled… Read More
Today is a day for double duty. We have 2 procedures going on in 2 different places. Leighanne is getting her wisdom teeth (all 4) removed while I will be at Mayo getting my port removed. Both will involve a little bit of “feel good” meds, but I suspect Leighanne will have the worse side… Read More
Today we are going to get a little gritty. I have had this subject mulling in my head since the New York vote to allow late term abortions. This is not a debate on the abortion issue. This is a plea to my fellow sisters and brothers who proclaim to be Christ Followers and love… Read More
Scripture: Genesis 16:13 So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” In mid-January I was reading in the book of Genesis, and this verse caught my attention in a way it never… Read More
This past week has encompassed a variety of emotions. From “I can NOT believe this has happened”, to” Whoop! Whoop! My cancer scans were stable!”, to “What are we supposed to do now?” to Awe—Peace and Relaxation!” Yes! We have had all of these emotions plus more this past week. One thing is for sure,… Read More
