They say you remember trauma more acutely than pleasure. If the memories of my first high dive experience are any indication, it’s true. My boys did not inherit my high dive angst. I was in fourth grade. No one made me do it, but it looked fun. Something akin to flying. So, in my least … [Read more...] about When a Father Made Me Cry at the Pool
Grace
Are We Better When We’re Serving?
Last weekend we had the privilege of caring for two foster children ages one and two. It wasn’t our first time doing foster care, but it was our first in quite a while. Before we committed to an overnight placement, Kurt and I wanted to make sure the whole family was in. “If we are going to do … [Read more...] about Are We Better When We’re Serving?
Gifts for your Guests
It’s about this time each year that our vitamin D levels reach annual lows, and we start aching for sunshine. As the mercury peeks over the 50 degree mark I’m itchin’ to start grillin’ with friends!! After six months of winter we need the friendship, the outside perspective, and the laughs that come … [Read more...] about Gifts for your Guests
Light Shines Through
Earlier this year I blogged about a quote that resonated with me: “The World Does Not Know Her Name” And I think it resonated with many of you because of the blessed dichotomy it represents: We can be broken and useful. Uncelebrated and influential. There is great relief in knowing “broken” … [Read more...] about Light Shines Through
Bingo Tumbler Brain
Lately I’ve had a bad case of Bingo Tumbler Brain. There are all these times, locations, obligations, privileges, people, places, and "don’t-forget-tos" tumbling around in the bingo cage atop my shoulders. I’ve tried to write them all down on my calendar. I’ve locked them … [Read more...] about Bingo Tumbler Brain
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