Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Last week I went out to lunch with my friend, Karen. She drove all the way down from Dublin, NH to take me out to lunch. We went to Woods Seafood on the Plymouth Waterfront and ate to our hearts content and talked even more. …
We had perfect weather yesterday for Bek’s graduation party. I am extremely thankful for all of our family and friends who helped. Not only did my sisters and parents spend most of the day Friday setting up the hall, decorating and preparing food, they basically …
You may remember that I mentioned my bad dream last week about Peter dying, which was due to a real life situation that I had been praying about. Amy Caldwell, my friend’s cousin, is dying of cancer. She is the young mother of seven …
My sister Amy is coming home today with all of my little nieces and nephews! She lives in Missouri, and we get to see her twice a year. Once at Christmas, and each summer for a month! Four sisters reunited after long times of not …
Using your words wisely is a gift. Wisdom tells us when to speak and when to remain silent. There are those who rarely speak, and there are those who always speak. Both extremes should be avoided. Wisdom tells us what to say and how to …
This weekend we have Rebekah’s graduation party. I have been trying to prepare sitting down. (mono, remember!? sigh!) Anyway, I saw these over at the Inspired Room and knew they were perfect for the party. They were SUPER cheap to make. I gathered various sizes …
As you may recall, the number one reason many of you stated that you would not seek counsel from an older woman was if she did not use her words wisely. So, let’s discuss the use of the tongue as Christian women. Imagine a forest …
I had a bad dream last night. I dreamed that Peter died. It was one of those seemingly real dreams where I was grieving in my sleep. I think that I was thinking about death because a family we are currently praying is going through …
When you find yourself in the midst of a situation you just don’t understand, a trial that you didn’t sign up for or a situation you are simply waiting to be resolved, you can rest knowing that this situation did not take God by surprise. …
Older moms, do you remember how it was to have young children at home? Although it was a wonderful time, can you remember the exhaustion, frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed? At one time, I had three children under 5 years old. My life was …