I am one of those crazy mothers, who actually enjoys school breaks.  I feel like it is time to catch up with my kiddos, reteach some forgotten lessons and life skills.  I enjoy spending quality time together as a family. This three week Christmas 2015 break was no different.  It was a holiday season to…

Another Christmas will soon pass me by. The joys of watching my children sleep under the Christmas tree, making our traditional Christmas cookies, and opening their presents will soon be just another memory. So often I wish I could freeze time, make my little treasures remain young, innocent, and full of life. It’s a good…

Alarm rings… My first thought… “Ugh… It’s so early…  I hate mornings…  Do I really have to wake up?  I really need to get out of this bed… but I can’t, I’m soooooo tired…  Oh… boy, what is that loud banging above my head?” {Thud} {Thud} {Bang}… “Seriously, why must I wake up to loud…

Lord if you ever left my side, I wouldn’t make it. I certainly couldn’t survive. You are my rock… My Fortress… My Comforter… My Savior…   Lord, You never abandoned me… When others fled… you remained… Lord, You have always remained faithful.   You love me with my limp… the leftovers from an abusive childhood.…

Friends, One thing you will find on my blog is 100% authentic honesty.  I have never been a good pretender, if something is not right inside my heart, it is evident on my face.  Over the years, I have tried to hide my feelings and emotions.   I have learned… “I can’t!”  I have heard…

This morning, for no reason in particular…. I am feeling extra thankful for my husband. My husband is one of the most humble people I know… He never draws additional attention to himself.  He is my {unsung hero}!  He quietly serves his family!  I have seen his heart being drawn to help someone and have…

At times… The most common noises of this life…  Are the longest to be cherished. The sounds of birds chirping… while sitting on the front porch swing… sipping away at a nice warm cup of coffee. The sounds of the soft breathing…. of the one you love lying next to you… letting you know all…

My daughter Caroline is 3 years old, she is a beautiful little girl.  People are always stopping us in public, to comment on her beauty and fun personality.  Last night as I kissed my 3 year old daughter goodnight, the words that escaped her mouth broke my heart.   “Mommy, I don’t like my hair!”…

I did it again…  I have taken my complete focus off of God.  I have allowed life’s stress, busyness, and distractions to alter my focus on God.  It is truly upsetting, the manner in which I allow life to overtake, my need to be in God’s word.  My time wandering in my personal sea of…