Yesterday, one of our local news stations came to interview us about the giraffes we have been collecting, HB730, and Krabbe. You can see the report here. CBS21 has been … Continue reading On the News
Isaiah & Caleb’s Adventure List: Pumpkin Patch
I’m slowly catching up on posting their adventures – you can see the list here! I had the opportunity to take the boys to a pumpkin patch in October with … Continue reading Isaiah & Caleb’s Adventure List: Pumpkin Patch
I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
We all have preconceived notions and expectations about what our lives will look like. For me, I always assumed that I’d marry fairly young and have a family (like generations … Continue reading I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
Gratitude Requires Effort
This is the transcript from a devotional I led today at MOTS at LCBC. Lately I’ve been studying the importance of remembering as I prepare to write again. I’m not … Continue reading Gratitude Requires Effort
The Limit Experiment
I tried an experiment this week and was both surprised and not surprised at the results. Lately I’ve been pondering limits and self-discipline, both as a result of my fitness … Continue reading The Limit Experiment
Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
I had a realization this week that surprised me, so I’m sure it will surprise you. I don’t mind when times are tough. Note that I didn’t say I like … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
Limits Bring Freedom
If you’re like me, you don’t like being told what you can and cannot do. I think it’s something with which we all struggle and it’s likely because we are … Continue reading Limits Bring Freedom
Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
I had waited nearly a month for today’s meeting, but it was worth the wait. As you know by now (and if you aren’t aware, you can catch up here), … Continue reading Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
God Always Provides
Two days ago I wrote this about how unexpected expenses (this week being a $413 car repair) keep eating into our budget and making things so tight for us. I … Continue reading God Always Provides
Disappointment or Gratitude
Lately we’ve been hit by multiple unexpected expenses that have thwarted our efforts to be “gazelle intense” and become debt free. It’s been discouraging, to say the least. Each time … Continue reading Disappointment or Gratitude
Even So, Joy 