I’m Thankful For…

The unconditional love of my Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ.             His forgiveness. His mercy. His understanding. His grace. His patience. I am thankful that He does not give up on me, even though I often want to give up on myself.  I’m thankful that He is understanding, when I am not.  I’m grateful that He [...]

Kids and Cousins

Wordless Wednesday–May 28th (Kids and Cousins–my kids, my brother’s, and Scott’s sister’s): View More Wordless Wednesday Participants

Kid’s Comments

My kids are constantly saying humorous things. I just realized today, that I haven’t posted any of their funny comments in a while. I don’t ever want to get too busy, bogged down, or too consumed in daily activities that I forget to take notice of the cute things they say. In the last couple [...]

It’s O.k.

Yeah, it’s alright. It’s only the world. ________________________________________ Yesterday, I got a little time to myself.  No hubby, no kids.  No “Mommy, Mommy!“  (I mean, don’t get me wrong, I dearly love my husband and kids, but I could use a break every few months!) After some quality “R and R,”  I  did something I [...]

Doggie Delight

Aw-w-w, if you love doggies, these pics will delight you! Check out these darlings: ____________________________________________________ **Found above pictures at ihasahotdog.com

A Little Rain…

…is necessary and inevitable. Yes, into every life, a little rain must fall. However, we must not get lost in the despair of the storm, but instead look forward in hope for the sunshine that will follow. The rain won’t last forever…the sun will shine again. We cannot feel the peace within the midst of [...]

Thankfulness

I’m a little late on this because our family was out of town all day yesterday and didn’t get back until late last night. Here’s my thankful list for this week: _________________________________________ I’m Thankful For: –The local park(s), “play dates” with other moms and their kids, and nice weather –Nearby extended family for the kids [...]

Reminiscing…Part 2

Oops, somehow I completely forgot about Wordless Wednesday last week! I didn’t even realize it until a couple of days later! Well, anyway, here’s this week’s: _______________________________________ Wordless Wednesday–May 21st: Kiddos & Reminiscing View More Wordless Wednesday Participants

A Mother’s Heart Is Broken…

…for today, she lost another child. _______________________________________ I got a call today from my husband, Scott. I could tell he was upset. He told me that his uncle Dean had a heart attack and passed away this afternoon. Of course, the whole family is grieving. As I type this late tonight, my heart goes out [...]

How Far Is Heaven?

Heaven by: Los Lonely Boys Save me from this prison Lord help me get away Cause only you can save me now From this misery Cause I’ve been lost in my own place And I’m getting’ weary How far is heaven And I know I need to change My ways of livin’ How far is [...]