If you had told me one year ago today that I'd sit in my office chair breathing a sigh of relief after what I can only describe as being burned at the stake in our foster care journey I'd laugh... Continue Reading →
Three months ago my world was rocked. We knew it was coming. We knew she'd be celebrating in her Heavenly home sooner rather than later. We wanted that. We wanted her suffering, her pain to leave. I wanted that more... Continue Reading →
Your children miss you, Dad. Today, I heard Braddah listening to your music. I did the same on the way to work. I don't think today will ever get entirely easy. I hope you're singing and dancing with those who... Continue Reading →
Dear Dad, I'm struggling today. My heart is heavy as I think of you. Six years ago today my phone rang with your caller ID. I remember getting ready for work and instantly becoming angry. He's two days early. He... Continue Reading →
Last year was a busy summer for me. I had to be in charge of three growing kids and was able to figure out the do's and don't's here. While my niece and nephews gave me a run for my... Continue Reading →
I did something down right frightening a few days ago. And I am humbled because of it. On Wednesday I talked about God telling me it was time to share my testimony. On Friday I did. It was the scariest... Continue Reading →
I've been watching you. I know, it sounds creepy, but I like watching you. When you're eating. When you're playing your games. When you're creating a piece of your RC. Recently I got to watch you hang out with a... Continue Reading →
Technically summer started on June 21st. But, you know, tomatoes tamatoes. With summer comes Mr. Sun, new adventures, sun screen, tan lines and lots and lots of water. After what seemed like a forever and a day rainy season the... Continue Reading →
With the whole baby proofing in our home came a lot of hours of training on how to be a parent. This included First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. We cover adults and children, but what we don't cover... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 