Mason made an elaborate battle scene today on the coffee table. Looking at it I was reminded of the battle that we endure every day. The battle for our minds, our hearts, our time, our energy. This battle can wear you down quickly, especially if you go about it alone. There are days I chose […]
I heard this song by Addison Road recently and I immediately was drawn to it because of how much I could relate to it. I could have written it myself. That is if I had any sort of musical talent, which I don’t. Anyways, I digress. I like this song because it makes me feel […]
This is Theia today at the park. It’s such a sweet pic of our little big girl trying the monkey bars with mommy’s help. This simple picture brought a lot of emotion to my heart and mind. I love the look of anticipation and joy in her face in what is to come. Also the […]
Your Hands by JJ Heller. I have unanswered prayers I have trouble I wish wasn’t there And I have asked a thousand ways That You would take my pain away That You would take my pain away I am trying to understand How to walk this weary land Make straight the paths that crookedly lie […]
The past several weeks the trees around here have becoming peppered with white cob webby nests full of caterpillars, soon to be butterflies. You can spot them easily driving down the road and the kids are fascinated with them. Remember when you used to play the “slug bug” game, pointing out a VW bug car? […]
all day long I have choices. from the moment I get up until I lay my head down at night. will i start my day in the Word or sleep till little hands are poking me to get up? how to discipline this certain child in this certain situation? work out today or no? what’s […]
One of the things I like best about being a mom is getting to be a kid all over again. Who doesn’t love a shaving cream fight? I’ve always been young at heart, it’s not like I need my kids for an excuse to be silly. That just comes naturally. But they do give me […]
Father, help me to humble myself under Your mighty hand, that You may lift me up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6 This verse has been my focus lately. I repeat it to myself often throughout the day. There are numerous times in the day when pride gets in the way and I need a […]
We moved from our home about 6 weeks ago. I can’t believe it’s been that long! We settled into life pretty quickly in Ohio with my family. We found a routine that works for us, at least for the summer. Then Brian and I left for Jamaica and the kids stayed with my mom and […]
I am surrounded by a lot of amazing Dads. From my grandpas to my brother, to my own Dad and father-in-law to my very own husband. I love watching them all in their roles as dads, grandpas and great grandpas. Now that I am older and have children of my own I get it. I […]