January: I just got a new sewing machine and tried my hardest to make a quilted hot pad. Plus, I was inspired by Valentine's Day Subway Art and Cards. Our first destination of 2011: British Columbia, Canada.February: We got on a juicing kick after watching a documentary and have not stopped since. We also had our van broken into and learned to trust God. Our next destination: Northern California. (Have you seen the Redwoods?)March: My Princess made Gingerbread Bunny Cookies and got her first … [Read more...]
We are Trying For a Second Child
We have decided this is the year we will try for our second child. Are we crazy or what? After getting through the newborn stage, baby stage, and early toddler stage, am I really choosing to go through it all again. I mean, it was really hard! Still is. (I must be crazy.) But, when listening to a radio program about an only child praying daily until age 8 for a sibling, I started feeling really bad. My Princess has been asking for months now for a sister. She pretends a baby is in … [Read more...]
7 Great Tips for Real Life
During the seminar I am my husband’s secretary. When people write down their prayer requests and put them in the large prayer request basket, I am the one who types them up. We always have a prayer team that prays over each of them. But while I am typing them up, I am also praying for that person’s prayer request. I have said this many times before, but I need to keep reminding myself: people have a lot of real issues going on in their life, many are hanging just by a thread and when I am … [Read more...]
A Little Bit of Winter
No snowman for my Princess. She wanted a snowgirl. (Shh...don't tell her it just looks like a blob.) … [Read more...]
A Story of Love
sourceWe had long days since Saturday. Yesterday, I was able to breath, relax and reflect. As I thought about our family friend, dying - choosing to die, I realized that her story was really a story of love.The Love of a mother who went uncomplaining to unnumerable doctors visits.The Love of a father who readily gave up a kidney.The Love of sisters and family, who instead of anger, gave their support.The Love of a girl, who bravely choose to say "no more", and spend her last days with those she … [Read more...]
Death in the Family
sourceMy parents god-daughter died. She was only 22.Back in May the doctors gave her 2 weeks to live, and I asked for you all to pray for her.Well, after much more time than the doctors thought possible, she died. On New Year's Eve only about 20 minutes before midnight.She was happy and at peace those last days. Her friends and family were able to spend time with her and say goodbye. Her last Facebook entry simply said, "So happy."Though everyone is sad, they expected it to happen. We are all … [Read more...]
The Mom Look
Sorry honey, but today is cleaning day. I have a dirty shirt on. I had to borrow the Princess’ purple hair snap to hold my bangs back. {Yes, I know it does not look good.} I have no makeup on. But yes, I did brush my teeth today. Welcome to The Mom Look. I am so glad you love me no matter what. I am a blessed woman. I will try and do better tomorrow. … [Read more...]
