The Big 2-1 (And the Bigger Picture)
Today, July 2nd, my #4 grandson in birth order — turns 21. That’s right. Brennan is officially stepping into the world of adulthood, full stride. He’s a business student at the University of Texas, following in the footsteps of his dad, and likely headed toward the family business. But long before boardrooms and spreadsheets, there…
A Family Feast — Includes First Bites
Sunday was a day I won’t forget. Not just because my #3 grandson, Payton, turned 25, but because all 14 of us — yes, our full Motley Crew — gathered around the same table for the first time in a long time. That’s a miracle of itself. Payton’s birthday is easy to remember — May…
Love Stories and the Greatest Love of All
Here I go again — another love story unfolding in our family! Last month, on Valentine’s Day, my fourth grandson, Brennan, proposed to his sweetheart, Kylie, marking the start of a beautiful new chapter. And just three weeks later, on March 8th, my only granddaughter, Alexia, said “yes” to her sweetheart, Winston. And just like…
Treasuring and Sharing
My daughter’s name is Staci. We chose that name because it is a derivative of Anastasia. It means “resurrection life”. And that is what she has been bringing to many people most all her life by sharing with them the resurrection life of Jesus. And, then God surprises us with another Anastasia. My grandson, Payton,…
Engaged in 2023
I love seeing engagement posts that describe the “ask” and the acceptance of a couple who will soon get married. But engagement in my blog today is about being fully engaged aka less distracted and more on-purpose in giving our undivided attention (fixed eyes) to those we encounter. Take for example my first day back…
My Two “Same-Day” Blessings
One of my favorite days of the year is today: September 16th! That’s because God blessed this world, and me, with my two girls on this date. I like to think my angels got together and created two dreams-come-true and said “Ta-Da”! I’m celebrating these two precious gifts to me. It was actually September 15th,…
2022 is a Good Year for Getting Engaged
I love the look of love in someone’s eyes who is expecting a marriage proposal any minute. I heard someone say “2022 is my year for getting engaged!” And I thought “So am I”. Of course, hers meant a forthcoming proposal of marriage. Mine is about being engaged by honoring and respecting the people in…
The Debut of Two Girls Into Our World
On this special day, September 16th, I’m celebrating two of my girls. It was actually September 15th when our son asked us to join him and Shawntel’s family for a surprise birthday party for her at her home. Her birthday was September 16th, but the party was on the 15th. We had a wonderful time…
Two Blessings on the Same Day
September 16th is ALWAYS one of my favorite days of the year! God blessed this world, and me, with my two girls on this date. And this year is no exception. I’m celebrating these two precious gifts to me. It was actually September 15th when our son asked us to join him and Shawntel’s family…