Lessons From My Mother-in-Law Hello, Friends! Let’s talk about something that can stir up all the feelings: Mothers-in-law. (Yes, I know. Buckle up.) If you’re married, you have one. If you have children, chances are you’ll be one. This relationship is so important—and it’s not always easy. Even as a young woman, I realized that a good connection here probably wouldn’t happen by accident. It would have to begin in my head with my thoughts… and a decision to be intentional. 💐 Enter: … [Read more...]
A Gospel Christmas
Hello, Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and aren't totally stressed out by the thought that Christmas is just around the corner. We spent Turkey Day in Florida with our family, which was a first for us. The weather was beautiful and we had SO MUCH FUN together. Bonus: the trip was the majority of their Christmas gifts, so I'm almost finished shopping! I enjoy buying gifts for people randomly, but I admit I get squirmy when I have a long shopping list that … [Read more...]
A Real Ted Talks
Are you like me? Sometimes a great big blessing becomes so familiar that I take it for granted or don't even acknowledge it as the gift that it is. I had a "duh" moment recently and I'm vowing to soak up every bit of this privilege and specialness. Recently, a friend commented to my sister, Karen and me that she doesn't have any "older" people in her life. Her parents are long deceased, she lives far away from the parents of her friends, and isn't even involved with people at … [Read more...]
How to Shine Bright
Last week was a special check-something-off-my-bucket list time. I was able to take our oldest granddaughter and her friend for a week in Florida. Karen, my dear sister, was scheduled to go with us, but she opted to stay home and farm, so Debbie, my dear friend, joined us. We had an absolutely fabulous time. (I will not even get into the guilt I felt at leaving my farmers during the absolute busiest time of year after an incredibly wet and stressful spring. Let's just say I owe … [Read more...]