Random Acts of Kindness We have all heard of them. Maybe we have been the recipient of having our coffee paid for in the line at Starbucks. Maybe we “elfed” a neighbors house during the holiday. Either way, we know that Random Acts of Kindness are small opportunities to make a large impact in the… [Read More]
October 15th: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day
This October 15th seems so surreal. To be one month home with our newest child yet not having an infant to nurse and comfort. To know that she is a fulfillment of God’s plan for us but to grieve the great loss of her mother. I know that they do not recognize this date in… [Read More]
Praise: Introducing Moody Publishing’s Brand-New Women’s Bible Study Series
For more than 4 years I was blessed to be able to facilitate women’s bible study at our church. My small group consisted of a women in their 20’s all the way to their 80s and brand new Christian’s to some amazing women with decades of wisdom. Choosing Bible studies that were interesting and beneficial… [Read More]
Adoption: She is Found
A few weeks ago, we finally received our Letter Seeking Confirmation (also known as a Letter of Approval) for our sweet girl. This is China’s official letter approving us to adopt our daughter. This one simple piece of paper determines that she will no longer be an orphan. Physically checking “YES”, that we 100% accepted her… [Read More]
Book Praise: Wise Guys by Kent Evans #WiseGuys #FlyBy
When I got the request to review the book Wise Guys by Kent Evans, I almost passed it up. I mean what do I, a woman and a Mom need to read a book about men for? Then I realized that I am raising young men and more importantly that I have a husband… [Read More]
Mother’s Day, Both Bitter & Sweet
This mother’s day has been so deeply contradictory. It has been both amazingly joyful and breathtakingly sad. I have struggled with missing my mother and and simultaneously celebrating being a mom. Missing a daughter I have not yet met and praying for a mother that gave the ultimate sacrifice for her child. It’s like a… [Read More]
Five Lenten Alternatives to Giving Up Chocolate
This probably seems like an odd post for me but having grown up in the Anglican church, I have a deep appreciation for the Lenten season. My grandmother was committed to the Episcopalian church and I was raised believing and practicing their traditions. Particularly Advent and Lent. In our home church, my grandmother was responsible… [Read More]
Book Praise: Win or Lose, I Love You!
For the past couple of years, my husband and I have followed the simplified gift giving plan that you can find on many blogs. Something they want. Something they need. Something to wear. Something to read. With three kids, a small house and more “stuff” than is necessary, it is difficult to come up with… [Read More]
Book Praise : The Biggest Story
I love beautiful books. Especially books that are created for children but illustrated in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing to adults. Books that have interesting visual details. I am also naturally drawn to bold bright colors. The illustrations in the new book, The Biggest Story by Kevin De Young are breathtaking. You can… [Read More]
Parenting Survey – Church Attendance & Special Needs Children
Disclaimer: I am using the term “special needs” to include children with a range of medical, physical and sensory disabilities. While I prefer to use positive and affirming choices, I believe “special needs” best defines the intentions of the survey. Have you ever looked around your church and realized that there are no families with special… [Read More]