Life. I love it!
I recently was chatting with a friend about how short life is. The longer I’m a parent, the more I realize that life really is short. I want to enjoy my kids everyday, even when they’re cranky, tired, and one or more wants to be held-all day. One day, they
Recipes Needed: my cooking is struggling
It might be time to throw in the spatula. The last two months of cooking have been rough. In an attempt to diversify our meals and get out of a rut, I’ve tried more new meals the last two+ months. Bombed. Some have been bad, some awful! So, if you
India bound
In about two weeks I depart on a trip that I am certain will change my life. After three years of staying in the US (two kids 3yo and 1yo) I am heading to Calcutta (Kolkata), India with 8 other incredible women. I am a minister’s wife and my husband
If your earphones hurt, meet my new friend: Coby
I hardly ever use my earphones that came with my iPod because they hurt my ears, causing a listening experience to suddenly NOT be enjoyable. Enter in my friend Ashley who recommended some great earphones that “I am obssessed with” as she says and absolutely love. Need comfy earphones? These
Jealousy and the Jones’s
“So, he got me a fully loaded desktop this weekend. I love it and it will be great for all the ministry ideas we’ve talked about,” said my friend, casually last week. My first thought was “a new computer? Who can afford a new computer?” Then I realized the real
STEP goals
My small STEP goals: Small – While it may seem insignificant: pray diligently about the future: where the Lord wants me involved, how I spend my time with my family, who I invest in, how I contribute financially to our family. Tangible – Excersise at least three times a week
God's Red Pen
Continuing my processing thoughts from reading other blogs: we feel as if God wants to take a red pen and cross out the bad or unsavory parts of our lives. But that theology is false…that is what we would do, but that is not what the crossbow about. The cross
11 days of non blogging
Eleven days and no blogging! What???! Not intentional, just been on vacation w my hubbie and getting ready for that tine prior to that. So what have you missed these 11days? It seems million thoughts. A synopsis: Haiti: there are no words in my soul for the sufffering of the
Added value
I think most of the time I only value something when I don’t have it anymore. So, listing my blessings and the things I value that I have now seemed like a good new-year list. Redeeming salvation Great husband Kids that bring so much joy Great family, especially parents! Roof