The weeks have rolled by into months...and I have survived my oldest daughter going off to college. I have learned a few things along the way. There are many emotions that have hurled through my heart and head over the last few weeks. Excitement for my daughter at what lies ahead, sadness for me as I miss her deeply, concern for her brother who is so very close to her and alarm for my husband who at times has looked like a sad ten year old … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Boys N Cars
I am sure you have had heard it said (or learned personally) that teenagers can be a major source of frustration. While that is true, they can also be a major source of insight – and are frequently wiser than we give them credit for. Adults strive to figure out teenagers and why they think and act the way they do. Since one of my delights is to speak into the lives of teenagers, I observe and do mom research by interacting, listening and … [Read more...]
Courageous A Must See
The movie Courageous is life changing - take it from me, take it from the over 1,000,000 people who saw it last weekend who made it the #1 movie in America....even though it is showing in 1/2 of the theaters the big Hollywood movies opened up in last week. My husband and I loved it, our 15 year old son loved it and our 18 year old daughter loved it. My daughter "forced" a big group of college friends to spend money (yes, poor struggling … [Read more...]
Simple Delights
Horses that come running when they see me walk out to the barn. A luna moth that comes to visit and hangs out on my porch. Gratitude for all that God has given...unmerited grace. Roses that seem to continuously bloom. Whispers of truth that drown out the lies. A 15 year old son that opens the door for me. Receiving a text from my 18 year old daughter in college that says, "You're cute." Crisp fall air and warm flannel … [Read more...]
Substitute Teaching Success
I have served as a substitute teacher for many years. Mainly because I like getting to know my children's peers and understanding their world. My enjoyment of substitute teaching ramped up once my kids became tweens/teens because pouring into the lives of kids that age can have long term ramifications. That happened today. A teen boy was being disobedient, not doing as instructed and he was choosing to be a royal pest to the … [Read more...]
Secret to 25 Year Marriage
I have always felt like wedding anniversary's were something that were private, a special day for the bride and groom to celebrate without much fan fair. My experiences in the last few days have caused me to realize that longevity in marriage is something people like to celebrate - because it is a novelty to most. Celebrating my 25th Wedding Anniversary has led to some interesting conversations with several people...mostly strangers … [Read more...]
Random Stuff & Happy Anniversary To Me
I feel loved by God fully, completely and am grateful for His unmerited goodness! Thank you for your prayers for my horse Dot! She is doing amazingly well! Her hoof abscess finally busted and we continue to soak and clean her hoof and give her lots of TLC! My husband and I made a trip to Pine Cove Christian camp over the weekend and I am even MORE excited about the MomLife Boot Camp event we are having there March 23-25, … [Read more...]
Always!
May this song bless you...turn it up loud and soak in the truth... … [Read more...]
Horse Prayers
Hey Friends - I am quite preoccupied right now as I am caring for one of our horses...Dot. She has an abscess in her hoof and she is in lots of pain and hobbling around and it is awful and I am at my wits end trying to relieve her and help! I have logged many hours caring for ill children and pets, but a 1,000+ pound mammal that lives in a barn out back presents a whole new set of challenges. Even in her pain she is still a sweet horse, … [Read more...]
Courageous Mom Chat
I recently shared that I was blessed to interview Priscilla Shirer during her recent visit to FamilyLife. Well, while she was here I also spent some time with the Kendrick brothers who created the movie Courageous! More importantly I got to hang out with the Kendrick brothers wives - I am always more interested in the women behind successful men! Jill and Christina were amazingly wonderful - but we are not surprised by that are we? They … [Read more...]
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