and daycare mama to ten more little ones.
My days are busy, my arms are full,
and my heart rejoices in Jesus.
When God’s ways are hidden
In October my family took a trip to Moab, Utah, for my brother’s wedding. While planning the visit I discovered that Moab is the home of Arches National Park, which immediately went to the top of the list of things we must see while there. Because our time in...
The transforming power of a grateful heart
I wasn't exactly mad, but neither was I thrilled with my friend's suggestion. It was my first Thanksgiving overseas. I was homesick for my family, missing all the holiday traditions I dearly loved, and horribly sick with all-day sickness. (I refuse to call it morning...
Finding strength for today through anticipation of tomorrow
Do you want to know the secret of living to a ripe, old age? I'll give you a hint: you'll need some dirt. Plant yourself a garden! Okay, there might be a few other factors involved, but studies have shown there are great health benefits for senior citizens who tend...
A little accountability goes a long way
Near the end of September, I determined October 1st would be New Year's Day for me. Depending on how you look at it, I'm either extremely late, or a few months early. Let's go with early. 🙂 So I set myself some goals. There were a few writing goals, a couple...
