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, […]
How a backpack and a helmet saved our son’s life.
A backpack and a helmet saved our son’s life. Well… we’re pretty confident that God had a hand in it too. Last week our son Mitch was hit and then run over by an SUV on his way home from school. The support and prayers from our friends, family and community has been overwhelming. And […]
Gratitude is part of a balancing act.
I am so excited for Fall! Oh!! And for Halloween! Pinterest has me pinning fabulous Halloween inspiration pictures like crazy! I just can’t wait to get started on some of the Halloween decor that I want to do this year. source I don’t feel right putting up Halloween decor before October, so I figure I […]
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 […]
An ugly, snot cry… followed by a little prayer. I did it, and would appreciate it if you would too.
There is a little 6 year old girl in Arizona named Kate McRae. She looks a bit like Grant. I’m partial to blond haired blue eyed kids with twinkles in their eyes. Literally, as I type this post, Kate is being put under general anesthesia. She is being put under because it is too much […]