October 6, 2026 Tell Their Stories Louis made me almost cry with these words “have you been telling Laud stories about his Boompa?” My memories flooded into my mind in vivid Technicolor. The story of him diving headfirst into a pool and walking home without realizing the reason the girls [...]
Written September 30, 2026 Jesus Said “Speak to Her” Okay, so if you’ve been reading over the years, you know that going up to someone who is not family and speaking something directly is not my strong point (who am I kidding, saying something directly to even family is sometimes [...]
Love is a totally amazing thing. I love to watch their brother-bond grow! I thank God every time I see them together. [...]
A White Rose bloomed. A picture makes me think... [...]
Encouragers: The Challenger of Norms October 6, 2022 I’m praying for her family. I’m praying for strength, wisdom, and peace in her heart. This woman is the Challenger of Norms. She has encouraged me over many years. When my daughters ask if I have a best friend, this woman comes [...]
May 16, 2020 Shattered Again. Shattered Again. This is what strikes my heart again. Of course, in the big scheme of things I realize, this is tiny. This isn’t losing a family member or going bankrupt. Logically, my brain tells me that this isn’t really a bad thing and there [...]
September 23, 2019 Questions I love how children ask questions. Sometimes their questions make you go search something. Like “what is a rainbow?” or “why are leaves green?” Sometimes their questions mirror your own; but those you won’t speak. You know, questions that your doubting mind asks but your thinking [...]
June 3, 2018 DuoLingo I like tools that make education fun. This little application is fun, comprehensive, and easy to use. Louis found it, as he’s the language nut in our household. (Seriously, seven languages plus ASL?) I thought I was good with fluency in two and working knowledge in [...]