Am I a Good Enough Mom?
Being a mother is hard. I’ve been at this mothering thing for many years and I’m still no child expert. Even with four grown children I’m still learning. But I believe in being real, and real wins over being a super-achiever in my book. Call off the bragging rights (well, we can [...]
God Sent Me a Sign
This week we have an accomplished author, Beth K. Vogt who shares her moving story. Anyone in the military will relate to Beth’s dread of moving one more time to an alien state. See how God answered her prayer reminding her He hadn’t forgotten her. The exciting news is Beth has graciously offered a give [...]
Weariness After a Move
Dropping the box of books down on the first step of the stairs going to the second floor, I slid down next to it. I couldn’t lift another item. Every muscle ached and my stomach growled for lack of food. Even if we had the refrigerator off the truck and plugged in we still [...]
No Distance too Great
No Distance Too Great I have the privilege of hosting Jocelyn Green who has a wonderfully helpful website to encourage military wives. Please check it out at: http://www.faithdeployed.com/ She has also written a book with Karen Whiting called Stories of Courage and Faith from the Homefront. It is available on Amazon.com Here’s an [...]
A Game Plan for Moving Your Family
One of my writer friends, Teena Stewart,has graciously offered to share her thoughts on moving. A busy lady, she and her husband run a coffee house/church for those disenfranchised from the traditional church. In addition, she has several books out. Please check them out on Amazon.com ***** My husband is a pastor so we have [...]
My Generous Valentine
I remember a very poignant Valentine’s Day dinner. My husband and I had just driven from Michigan to Palo Alto, California to leave our daughter to live with my mother for a few months. Things were hectic that day so the two of us just decided to grab a quick bite of dinner at a neighborhood cafe.
My Favorite Present
If you’re like me you love a love story, especially if it’s true. And very often it’s not the big things but the little things that make an impact. Today I’m sharing my friend’Jennifer Fromke’s story from the new anthology, Heart Bouquets. I hope you enjoy it and remember to create those little moments with [...]
Give me a Birthday Present…Pretty Please?
AlicePopkorn / Foter.com / CC BY-ND Give me a birthday present. Yep, you read that right. I’m asking for a gift. In a few days I will celebrate my birthday. As God’s humor saw fit, I share my big day along with the grungy but charming rodent that hides in the dark of [...]
Comforting Broken Hearted Parents
With the tragic deaths of the children of Newtown, Connecticut, I wanted to share a wonderful resource for any parent losing a child. The author, Alice J. Wisler has been through the desolate valley of depression after losing her four-year-old to cancer and is spearheading a project to share her [...]
The Bitter and Sweet of Christmas
Twenty blameless children slaughtered a few days before Christmas. What will Christmas be like for their parents? Dads will put away one of the Christmas stockings hung up early in anticipation of Santa. Grandparents will return some toys back to the store. Moms put away baking pans for the cut out cookies their child [...]
