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I believe each moment is a gift. And each child a true blessing. When the hubby and I got married, he came with two little humans. Two little humans whom I instantly loved like they were my own. Sixteen years as a family later and I couldn’t love them more. They are my kiddos and I would do anything for them. Our oldest kiddo just blessed us with another grand baby. Oh, he’s perfect! The cutest chubby little cheeks and a head full of reddish blonde hair. Helping her bring hi

My sweet girl is having her second tiny human and I am over the moon. There’s nothing quite like helping your daughter bring her own kiddos into this world. It is a true blessing indeed. I feel doubly blessed because, while I didn’t grow her from scratch, she calls me mom. She looks to me for help. She wants me around. She hugs be tight. It makes my momma heart soar. I remember when she called us to tell us baby number two was on the way. Her dad and I guessed before she said

And I am a woman! Strong, yet vulnerable. Quiet, yet outspoken. Organized, yet forgetful. Energetic, yet overworked. Brave and reserved. Adventurous and timid. There are so many different adjectives that can be used to describe me. Often they depend on the day, the week, the weather, the position of the sun, and when I last ate! I’m complicated and somehow ridiculously simple. I’m intensely serious and insanely silly. I am not just one thing, I am many! And it is a beautiful

Moments like this!! If I had one word to describe the last eight days, it would be whirlwind! Between basketball games and tournaments, online conferences, zoom meetings, and all of the normal housework, my hours were eaten up quickly. Toss in a weekend away to celebrate my sweet granddaughter and finally spill the beans that a grandson is on the way, and yeah, I’m still trying to catch my breath. If every week we’re like that one, I’d toss my hands in the air and walk away.

39! Well, I’ve made another trip around the sun! And what a trip it was! This past year had its share of trials and victories, and I’m a year wiser because of them. I never make a big deal about my birthday. There’s no month long celebration posts all over social media. I don’t insist on shouting from the rooftops I’m a Pisces and it’s my session lol. I don’t even put it on the family calendar. I have a hard time making things about me. As a recovering people pleaser, it’s di

For love! And my kids! We have a unique family dynamic in our house. We have three grown children off and running plus two who still live at home. Toss in two grand babies and the fun just escalates. It’s a challenge to watch the older kids navigate life from afar while guiding the younger ones still under our roof. Our oldest daughter is a military wife. Having served herself, she understands that deployment is always a possibility for her husband who’s still enlisted. We ju

Last year wasn’t too bad! Now, I can only speak for myself when I say 2021 wasn’t terrible. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it wasn’t 2020. Am I right or am I right?! Last year I helped organize and execute an amazing three day spiritual conference that touched lives. I sang so hard I split the seam in my jeans and lost my voice which was amazing! I met wonderfully amazing people who touched so many lives in those three days. Singing worship all day long Last year I celebra

The hardest word. I’m not a particularly loquacious person. I like to sit back and watch the action happen. I interject when I feel it’s needed but I love to people watch. But, when I have something to say, the words come. Family trouble with many in my family usually means the silent treatment. Stubborn bouts of long held silence are used to teach the other party a lesson. Nothing says I’m ticked at you quite like saying nothing at all. Ha!! The silent treatment used to hurt

A lot like CHRISTMAS!!! And I couldn’t be more excited!! Now, I know what many of you are thinking…. “Oh my gosh, she decorated before Thanksgiving?” Yes! Yes I did indeed!! This is the second year my Christmas decor graced my home before the fifth of November. And it makes me just as happy this year as it did last year! Typically, I waited until the day after Thanksgiving to decorate. In fact, I would turn my nose up at those who dared to so much as hang a light before the t