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 […]
A little giving back…
I am tickled pink that blogging has provided a platform for me to share things. Sometimes the things I share are inconsequential, sometimes they’re informative, but they always seem to be fairly well received. I’m pretty grateful for that. The idea of being able help get the word out about things that make the world […]
Camping, the Colorado Theater Shooting and Faith…
I’ve been away on our annual camping trip. It. Was. Awesome. I read a book (in a hammock) and took a nap (in a hammock). I went on hikes. I played cards and Farkle and Scrabble with friends and family (I even have a teeny-tiny little blister on my thumb from shuffling cards) […]
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 […]
You have to feed your soul.
My friend Shawn is encouraging us to spend 30 days actively thinking about the things we’re thankful for. I am incredibly thankful for the church I attend. I have been a Christian virtually all of my life, but haven’t necessarily sought an active relationship with the Lord. I’d sometimes go to church on Sundays, but […]
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 […]
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?
Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
credit Yesterday there was a plane crash at our local airport. Five people were killed, including a wonderful man we know. He was an amazing guy. Loving husband and a father of 3. His oldest is a junior in high school. Everyone liked him and he worked tirelessly in our community. His wife founded my […]