So in our household right now we're preparing for surgery. I go in at 7:30am Monday, August 22nd to have a large portion of my colon removed. Because I know my propensity to become discouraged if things don't go the way I'm hoping for them to go I purchased myself a gift. Ha! I know - but seriously I think I need this. And no it's not a pair of black shoes contrary to ... Read More »
Great reads & Bible Studies
Thought I'd post about a few great reads that have been helpful in my life lately..... Giddy Up, Eunice by Sophie Hudson Sophie Hudson is absolutely hilarious and yet deeply profound. You will simply love her. I love this book that reminds us God designed us for relationships - with Him and with others. The Armor of God Bible Study by Priscilla Shirer is A+mazing. I've had ... Read More »
The hard stuff I’m dealing with right now – the stuff I don’t care to talk about.
So here's the deal and the low down about the stuff I don't care to talk about but it's a big part of my life right now. I want to remain transparent on this blog and not just in the good times. I'm having surgery on August 22nd to have 20" of my colon removed and resectioned. I have ischemic colitis as a result of a recurring volvulus. That means my colon has been twisting ... Read More »
Shutterfly – a great resource for personalized stuff
I'm digging Shutterfly right now because everywhere I turn they're offering a FREE gift. You have to pay S/H but they don't rip you off so I don't mind paying it. So far I've racked up at least four free albums, three mugs, an 8x10 art print and now this really cool memory game. I saw a Facebook promotion last week and snagged this awesome memory game. It was relatively easy ... Read More »
Writing Letters
Oh don't get me wrong - I love sending and receiving an encouraging text, sweet phone call and real live conversations. They are convenient and a wonderful part of daily life. But I'm old school enough to still be sad that the hand written letter continues to fade ever so fast. That and because I love any excuse to go to Barnes & Noble I bought the kids note cards and had ... Read More »
3 Back2School Tools that Make a HUGE Difference
So school is here and you're either crying, shouting Hallelujah or just chill about the whole deal. I'm somewhere between crying and chilling. During the preschool days I was getting all pentecostal and shouting Whoop-dee-doo all the way to school but now as the kids are getting older I view it differently. I see that the days are going by fast and long for more time with ... Read More »
Passing on a keepsake
You know how little girls are - they love rummaging through their Mama's jewelry box. And from the time Sophie was a tiny thing she has loved a certain ring of mine. It was one my parents gave me when I was 13. A simple gold ring with a small ruby and two little diamonds in it. In my heart I knew I'd be giving it to Soph one day. I wasn't sure when but I decided I would give it ... Read More »
She who dwells – what God is teaching me
"sHe who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "he is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Ps. 91:1-2 The next 15 verses explain what happens when we dwell in the shelter of the Most High. And you guys it's incredible. Listen to some of the life giving words that follow the discipline ... Read More »