April 25, 2014
Two whirlwinds left our house yesterday. They filled our lives with giggles, fun memories, and an endless stream of “Why?” questions to tax our knowledge of just about anything. Our precious granddaughters do not have an “off” switch. They wake up full-energy and it doesn’t dissipate for even one minute until it’s time to crash […]
Read More →March 31, 2014
Thirteen years ago today, God gave me the best human blessing of my life. On a joy-filled gorgeous day on the shores of Lake Tahoe, surrounded only by our immediate family, I married my sweetheart. The whole world seemed to enter into our joy. There’s something about seeing God bring people together who are older […]
Read More →August 1, 2013
Wherever I travel, I encounter Aussies or Europeans on their annual month-long vacations who question the American live-to-work ethic. I totally agree with them. Time away is necessary. Everyone needs a break from the routine and a chance to quit working. Our bodies, minds, and spirits were created to require rest. But often the actual […]
Read More →July 3, 2013
This week as Americans, we reflect on the legacy left for us by our founding fathers in establishing our nation under God – subservient to God’s authority – and acknowledging His laws by making them our own. The unprecedented freedom we’ve benefited from for two-and-a-half centuries has come at great cost. Today, however, my thoughts turn to […]
Read More →April 2, 2013
March 31st was a day of celebrations for us. Besides Easter, it was also our 12th anniverary. With two huge events and a long weekend off from work, Steve and I traveled to Hilton Head Island to get away. Sunday began very early. We walked onto the beach in the dark for a glorious sunrise service […]
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