Can you believe that the 2017 year is over? Within hours the finality of this crazy year will happen. At this time last year I was ready to take the world on. I was excited for the opportunities ahead. I... Continue Reading →
This morning I awoke with a heavy heart. I knew someone I hold dear to my heart would be struggling today. As if Thanksgiving wasn't hard enough. As if Christmas wasn't hard enough. This person would have to spend today,... Continue Reading →
This holiday season has already been an amazing time but it got better today. It's been a pretty dry fall/winter. But today, on Christmas Eve morning, snow fell. Shortly before church started the snow started falling and let me tell... Continue Reading →
Leavenworth, WA - 6" of snow. Bellingham, WA - 2" of snow. Vancouver, WA - just water. This time last year we had snow. And as the first day of winter begins in less than 24 hours I'm chomping at... Continue Reading →
This morning when I pulled into my parking lot I noticed something I never noticed before: a gate surrounding the vent on the east side of my building. There it was in its shiny black metal brilliance blocking the warmth... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I made the decision that I will get up when my alarm goes off no matter how tired or grouchy I am. Yesterday was a good day. This morning? I wanted to break my brand new phone. I was... Continue Reading →
The other night I was following a car that was going 25 in a 30 mph zone. It's not that slow but at 930p after a long day at work, a session immediately right after and keeping up with preschoolers... Continue Reading →
The other day I read something on social media that set my heart racing. I mean, these days there's a lot of things on social media that are pretty ridiculous. But, this time, this one hit close to home. Someone... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 