Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I am thankful that my house is sometimes messy. I rarely post pictures of my hair a mess, the kitchen sink full of dishes, or laundry folded on my kitchen table. But today, I am celebrating the messes, because kid’s messes mean that there is …
The thought of autumn makes me sigh. After the craziness of the new school routine wears off, I settle into the rhythm of chilly nights and sweater weather. Darkness comes earlier each night, which affords more time for reading, talking and sipping warm tea. I …
After last week’s Missionary Wives Series, I’ve had several women ask me to write about our ministry life and what I’ve learned. So, today I am going to give you five things that I have learned so far in ministry life. These five thing have …
First off, I have to show you a picture that a sweet German lady named Rebecca emailed me of my Rebekah in Germany: And here is my second daughter, Emily who is at two weeks of CIT training at the Wilds of New England. Here …
So, I know it’s a day late, but here is our Friday Five. 🙂 But before we start with that, look who’s home: She got in during the wee hours of this morning. We slept in late, had a special breakfast, had friends and …
I am so excited to tell you about God’s faithfulness through an experience we had this weekend. In February, Rebekah told me that a two of her friends were having trouble raising support for their missions trip expenses. I began praying for ways to …
Okay, warm weather is finally here in New England and we are wanting to be outside. Yesterday, the kids did some of their school work outside and ended up playing out there for most of the afternoon. Want some free parenting advice? Some of the …
My sister Hannah had a Superbowl party last night which we won’t even talk about. (sniffle) But, you all know that I went to talk, visit with the girls, and eat. I didn’t even realize that NE had lost until my friend Janelle and I, …
So, I have some exciting news. See this girl, here? This is my oldest daughter, Rebekah. {she’s still my baby though!} Well, Rebekah told us last sememster that she was interested in a short term missions trip. So after much prayer, Rebekah applied for a Musical Missions Team that travels through …
We are all so excited around here. And here’s why. (See pic below. :)) YUP. My oldest will be home in a few short hours for Christmas. SQUEEEE!!! I have a big pot of beef soup simmering on the stove, along with a nice heavy …