Some Sunshine for This Rainy Day – Kids are Hilarious
I’ve been watching the news, gathering donations and checking in with family since 7am this morning. I’ve talked to strangers who became friends, prayed until I lost words, and cried over the pictures on the news. I’ve watched volunteers show…
Pray for Texas
From all of us here in Texas, as we deal with the immediate emergencies and the aftermath that is still to come, please keep us in your prayers. We covet each one, and are incredibly grateful for all the people…
[Guest Post by Layla Samoska] My Trip to Yellowstone
This is a guest post written by my daughter, Layla. She went on a special trip this summer with her grandparents. Below are some things she wanted to share about her trip, as well as pictures she took. ***** The…
Sometimes We Need the Old to Comfort Us During the New
Sometimes I need the comfort of my friend that I know and that knows me. The one I’m familiar with, the one where I can easily find the wisdom and counsel that I need without having to search.
Lazy Mom’s Tuna Casserole
In case you haven’t heard this about me, I hate cooking. I don’t like looking at cookbooks, finding recipes, reading recipes, or shopping for food. In fact, there are certain kinds of food (like raw meat) that I have to…
A whole lotta butterflies
I recently submitted one of my favorite posts to an online parenting community that has contributors from all over the world. Much to my surprise, they actually decided to publish it! I’ve got that excited scared feeling. Like 98% excited,…
50 Shades of Doggy Love (or This is My Life, Y’all)
Warning: This post is not for the faint-hearted, conservative or delicate. Explicit material follows. Seriously – if you’re the least bit sensitive or easily offended by messy life details, walk away. There’s no moral or lesson at the end of…
It’s the little things that make a marriage
When I think over the 13 years we’ve been married, and the 19 that we’ve been together, there are so many moments to remember. Some were life changing and perspective altering – the births of our children, deaths of beloved…
What is joy?: A baby's response
Me: Hey Calvin, you’re a pretty happy guy. What do you think joy is? Calvin: Follow me for a day, mom, I’ll show you. 9am Calvin: Good morning, world…Mom…Mom…Mom!! I’m awake!! Come get me!…Oh, there you are. Woohoo! Look at…
A Mom's Guide to Finding Peace in the Kid Chaos
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) Sometimes I fall into the trap of thinking, I’ll have peace when…fill in the…
