My daughter sits perched atop our bathroom vanity. I trim her tiny toenails while she studies her reflection in the mirror. She studies her eyes and asks me what the red lines are running across the whites of her eyes. … Continue reading
As I wash and dry dinner dishes that won’t fit in the dishwasher, my mind wanders to the books that I’ve been reading lately. I think about how I always seem to start a book, and then I either never … Continue reading
Youth group starts in fifteen minutes, and I have a choice to make. I must choose for my children – cold cereal or frozen waffles. That’s right. Will I serve cold cereal or frozen waffles for dinner? Sarcastic feelings of … Continue reading
Strumming guitars under trees, water gun battles, sleepovers, Barbie playdates, birthday parties, countless popsicles, Croc flipping contests from the swings, The Potato Club, sledding on snowy hills, numerous driveway basketball games, homeschool field trips, chasing fireflies, badminton games, creating leaf … Continue reading
I attempt to run a brush through long, wet hair. A tangled mess stands before me. Ashley and I go through this after every shower. I brush. She cries. I wince and apologize. She wails in pain. I untangle. I … Continue reading
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I wrap in a towel, step out of the shower, and drop my knees to the floor. Another day to offer to God. Another day to be thankful for all that I have been given. Another day of dying to … Continue reading
Halloween afternoon turns to evening and children everywhere step into costumes with anticipation of an exciting adventure. After God spoke to our daughter Ashley about Halloween, and we researched its origins, our family chose to not dress up and go … Continue reading
I kneel at my daughter’s bedside. It is the night before Halloween. I pray. It’s her turn, and she softly says that she has something to say but doesn’t know if she should. I encourage her, and she tells me … Continue reading
I sat around a campfire last night with my Tuesday night Bible study mom’s group. We had a great time sharing and learning about God. We thoroughly enjoyed each others company while taking in the wonderful sights and smells of … Continue reading
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I had a disturbing dream last night. It was one of those dreams that, when I finally woke up, I was thankful that it was only a dream. I was sliding down a snow-covered mountain in Colorado. It was a … Continue reading