The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
A Real and Personal Struggle
I've had some pretty interesting things to work through and deal with in the last few months. To say I've been blind-sided by most of them would be a very big understatement. I don't know what I'd do if my faith in God wasn't a reality in my life. I think I would be...
Recap of a Merry Christmas
The dust from Christmas has settled.The day itself seemed to pass by me quickly. I was not feeling well the few days before Christmas Day, so in looking back, much of that time seems like a blur to me. I spent much it in this recliner, and praying God would heal this...
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Merry Christmas!Family Christmas Card 2013View the entire collection of cards.
Following Mary’s Example
At this very moment our home should be full lots of activity, laughter, food and Christmas festivities. But instead, I'm in our recliner, under my blanket, watching the local evening news. I have been "under the weather" since Saturday. Yes, tonight was to be my side...
‘Twas the Sunday Before Christmas
'Twas the Sunday before Christmas, and all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...My family is still sleeping this morning. I wish I was...but my internal clock woke me up again in the early morning hours. Our house is so quiet. The only...
Closing This Chapter
As I sit here at our kitchen table late tonight, sipping on some Sleepytime tea, can I be completely real with you? Friends, I'm tired. My eyes seem especially tired, as I've shed many tears this evening. When I walked out of Mission of Hope this afternoon, it was for...
