The Precipice of…

I don’t know what I’m on the precipice of, but I feel like I’m there. Hanging over the edge of something. You see, this weekend I head off to celebrate my great-aunt’s 100th birthday. She’s an amazing lady who has seen so much in her 100 years. My grandmother, her sister, passed away at the

Tattoos, Part III

It’s time for more tattoos! I understand that some people may be turned off by a Christian author having tattoos, and I’m okay with that. I don’t have them to please you, I have them to please me and honor some aspect of my life. My oldest son was adopted through foster care. After bringing

O Christmas Tree

This year I decided to be a little different with our tree. Our 6 foot pre-lit from the previous several years went kaput, so I was excited to do something different. I’ve always wanted a white tree, so I was prepared to get that – but then my daughter convinced me to try a champagne

Snow Days

My kids are out of school for a snow day today – and apparently tomorrow as well. Unfortunately, we had almost no snow, just some sleet and ice. That didn’t stop my boys from getting out and playing yesterday (church was also cancelled). The kids being home is fun, but it really puts a damper

National Adoption Month

Adoption is so near and dear to my heart. One of my childhood best friends was adopted and I’ve wanted to adopt ever since. I still remember being a little girl about 8 or 9 years old, asking my mother why people kept having babies when so many in the world needed homes. It was