Remember the fort/blind the boys built this summer for all their fall hunting adventures? Well, apparently a blind isn’t complete without certain hunting accessories. And this year for his birthday, Zach asked for all manner of them. Every time we went to the store he’d point them out. When they … [Read more...] about When You Work for the Gift You’ve Already Got
Faith
When Freedom Means Giving Up
It seems like I’ve mentioned my love for music recently. As a word-lover I especially love meaningful lyrics. So when enjoyable music and thought provoking lyrics bump into each other, I swoon. This week as I was buzzing around my kitchen with my Ellie Holcomb Pandora station playing, I … [Read more...] about When Freedom Means Giving Up
Plunging into Hello
Photo Credit: Jenni C For the second time in two years I was the new girl. I was mighty scared that when the recess bell rang all the first graders would sprint toward the playground, and I’d be standing alone. Again.I couldn’t stand the thought of it so I decided to do something. And quick. The … [Read more...] about Plunging into Hello
Unlikeable Love
Unlikeable love?? At first glance you may be thinking of that pink or red carnation you received from a “secret admirer” in ninth grade. At my high school, an artificially colored pink carnation delivered to your locker on Valentine’s Day meant “I like you.” But a red one…oh my…meant “I love … [Read more...] about Unlikeable Love
When You Reap What You Didn’t Sow
About a year ago Kathi Lipp—author and speaker with MOPS International—asked her readers to submit stories of not-so-pretty mom moments for her next book. It was a great opportunity, and I had a big decision to make! Which one to submit? So many to choose from. *Sigh* This week I received an … [Read more...] about When You Reap What You Didn’t Sow
Need Some (In)couragement?
Ever heard of that debilitating emotional ailment called Tryer’s Remorse? Probably not because I just made up that term. But the condition is not made up! It's real. My first bout with “Tryer’s Remorse” involved a cheerleading uniform and visions of grandeur. And I blogged about it over at … [Read more...] about Need Some (In)couragement?