The Cycle of Life
3 years ago we drove our oldest son to his first day of kindergarten. I cried for weeks leading up to that day and wondered how I would manage on his big day. As we were leaving our neighborhood that morning, I heard a mom shout, “Freedom!” as her child entered the doors of the bus. […]
7 Ways to Celebrate the End of Summer
Summer is coming to a close and a new chapter is waiting to begin. For some, summer is not over until the calendar says so, which is around September 21st. For others, the end of summer is made official Labor Day weekend. And for others the end of summer is when the kids go back to […]
Breathe Deep
As his body squirms down into the soft fold of white sheets, his arm comes up to form a hook that fits perfectly around my neck, pulling me down into his bed next to him. The way his arm hooks around my neck gently pulls my face directly into the side of his. I breathe deep […]
Killer Moments or Moment Killers?
With little warning, it happens in an instant. Like a hawk who swoops down upon his prey before the prey ever realized he was in danger. The moment comes, the moment is killed, the moment is gone. What is left behind when the dust settles? One child woke for the day happy and ready to […]
A Hug From God
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. —2 Corinthians 1:3-4 The morning routine was in […]
Baby Biscuits
A lazy Saturday morning. Nowhere to be, no time we must leave. Just a lazy Saturday morning. Sort of like I remember Saturday mornings as a kid. This particular day was the perfect day for homemade pancakes and bacon. Steve and Jacob went to Home Depot to gather supplies for a Saturday project. Zachary and Andrew […]
