In hopes of some thoughtful words for today... Dear First Time Dad, Happy Father's Day! Today you are celebrated for the first poopy diaper change, the first throw up that went everywhere. You are celebrated for the sleepless nights, the... Continue Reading →
So I finally did it. I took a step outside of the US. Ok, it isn't necessarily a big thing to some, but for me it's a tick off my ever evolving bucket list. I drove across the border and spent... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I really think God laughs at the conversations that we have. Mostly because I am so bloody stubborn that I try to talk my way out of things that I know in my heart is right. Conversations like: "God,... Continue Reading →
When I worked at Ashley Furniture I used to take what I called a "Batman." These batmans were essentially clarity breaks. I'd stand up from my desk, call batman, and walk away. My office understood that single word and eventually... 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 didn't intend to write today. I actually wanted to write after I return from my Women's Retreat on Saturday. But, as I sit in front of my desk paying some bills something is stirring in me. There is an... Continue Reading →
April has come and gone so quickly I can barely believe it. I can still vividly see my little family dressed in matching blue and yellow for Easter. I can also vividly remember - or at least take notice -... Continue Reading →
It's been a struggle to find time to write. And I'm not making excuses. I can definitely make time but I just don't have the energy to do so. I knew once we became official foster parents the dynamics of... Continue Reading →
I spent the last two-weeks almost in a bit of a haze. Something was bothering me but no matter what I did I couldn't shake it. I told Jeremy I don't know of its stress, lack of sleep or even... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 