Birthdays Really Matter
I’m heading back home today after several days of celebrating my son’s birthday. I brought Payton and Alexia (my daughter’s two) with me to Austin and yesterday Larry and Staci drove down after having just returned from a missions trip to Mexico the night before. Our family is BIG on birthdays, and while it may…
We’ve Been Together From the Start
This day holds so many precious memories. Today is my son’s birthday. It’s hard to believe this many years have passed since that little man sat in his high chair at the end of the table. He changed our lives, and he is changing the world beause he cares about people and making a difference…
Keep Smiling!
Yesterday’s visit to the dentist with my two youngest grandsons, inspired this post today. I saw that sign on the wall, and of course it called for a photo opt with my two boys. The smiles on these two boys remind me of the joys of a smile and the importance of a simple smile:…
Got WISDOM?
I’m reading the Bible through this year, but more than just reading, I’m pondering the words I read. This month I’m in the Book of Proverbs I’ve noticed that the central theme is found in Chapter 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; yes, with all your getting, get understanding.” In yesterday’s reading,…
Great is Your Faithfulness
My “ROCK-solid” foundation came as a result of having parents that loved and served God with all their hearts. Our church seemed to be our second home. We were in there whenever the doors opened – oftentimes five times (or more) a week. I’m a lifelong Sunday School girl, and my memory bank is packed…
Anxious and Worried
I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about the newest game, Pokemon GO. There are many various opinions about whether it is a fun game which endeavors to get people off their couches and out to get some activity in their lives or that’s it’s an evil scheme to bring harm to children and families. I’m…
Not on My Watch
My precious grandmother had 10 children. I remember her prayer “God, there’s not one of my children that are too bad for Satan to have. They will all come to know you in personal way before I ever leave this earth.” Maybe that’s what took her so long to “go home”, because when she passed…
Do you have Heaven-on-Earth moments?
Nearly 49 years ago, when my son was just 6-weeks old, I remember a little mini-vacation to Hilltop Lakes, Texas, that my husband and I took with cousins, Ron Haake and Noreen Haake. It was one of those 3-day, 2 night FREE gift packages to encourage guests to come and enjoy the place, with the…
Life is Like Candy Land! It’s a Sweet Spot or a Sticky Swamp!
Everyone that will read my post today will, no doubt, remember playing, at least one time or another, the “sweet” game of Candy Land. It still ranks as one of the most popular children’s games in the U.S. I’ve played it with my kids and grandkids — many times. The goal of the game is…
Where DO YOU Hide When Storms Come?
Yesterday, I heard a news commentator say, “We are in World War III.” I don’t think that was an “official” statement, but in the light of the literal wars against human lives all over world, it makes sense that World War II could be declared. As a kid, I remember the Duck and Cover drills…