One year ago today, I received a phone call that no parent should ever have to get. One year ago today, I was on my knees, bargaining with God. One year ago today, I could never have imagined that anything good could come from the events that transpired. One year ago today, when I used […]
How I became friends with my husband’s ex-wife.
It’s my birthday today. I thought I would tell you about a gift that I recently received… an unlikely friendship with my husband’s ex-wife. Sounds strange, right? Let me explain. Just over 6 months ago my 15 year old step-son, Mitch, was in a horrific accident. While he was riding his bike home from school, […]
A big evening out (for a great cause) at the Diamond and Pearl Ball.
My camera and my laptop have decided not to speak to each other at the moment. As a result, I can’t share a couple of Halloween projects I am currently working on. So I decided to share a charity event that HH and I attended recently. My BFF is the National Spokesperson for the […]
DIY Christmas artwork in under an hour.
I love subway art and typography. Lately I’ve become a regular Art Institute of Five Minute Projects and our scrap woodpile has become my supply source. I had been wanting to make some nativity themed artwork and put some focus on the real reason we celebrate Christmas. I saw a great piece of artwork from Red Letter Words […]
Can you get me an introduction….?
The other night Grant comes into the living room and plops onto the couch. He looks over at me and says, “I want to meet Jesus.” This throws me. In the matter of about 2 seconds, the following questions flash through my head: Is 9:00 on a school night the time to have a conversation about […]
A phone call… from Heaven. (There is no other explanation.)
Do you believe in life after death? In God? Do you think you can get a phone call from heaven?
Artwork from a church bulletin.
First, let me explain the why. I’m attending a bible study on Thursday mornings called Discerning the Voice of God. It is the follow-up to He Speaks (both by Priscilla Shirer). In a nutshell, if we slow down, shut up and try to get closer to God, we’ll hear Him. These two studies are the […]