Take a look at that picture. It?s a screen shot of my last credit card account. ‘Debt Free’ is now stamped across our personal finance files. There?s such relief?freedom?elation that comes from that label! Not only are we not dragged […]
The King and I
I?ve found myself quite temperamental lately. And this isn?t really normal for me; I?m usually pretty laid back. At first, I thought it was hormones (not that that?s any excuse), but the month has come and gone and I just […]
Lost & Found
Yesterday my little puppy girl went missing. It?s quite a harrowing experience to come home and discover missing affection. We talked with all our neighbors, put up signs, and did a lot of praying. We said over and over to […]
Winter
I am a gardener. When I first started gardening, my mother talked to me about “winter interest”. Yuck, I thought. I want to plant for action all the time! Over many seasons, though, I?ve matured into appreciating the subtle change […]
Say ya wanna dance, Don’t ya wanna dance?
Today, U.S. pop star Whitney Houston passed away. I’m sad for her family and her struggles, but she grew up singing in the church, so I’m hoping she gave her heart to Jesus at some point and is rejoicing with […]
The 4th
On February 3, a really long time ago, my dad died. On February 5, we buried him, and that was that. I was a kid and it pushed me into a downward spiral I stayed on for a lot of […]
Haves vs. Have Nots
Well, the neon sign is on overdrive today. I hope it shorts out! My brother?s girlfriend delivered a daughter this morning, and it?s all the news. And, it should be that?s exciting for them. Despite their circumstances, a life is […]
The Neon Sign
Probably for most of the world, hearing somebody say, ?We?re pregnant! brings boundless joy and excitement. Not for us. What we notice right off is the huge blinking neon sign flashing over our head: ?INFERTILE, INFERTILE, INFERTILE?. It?s not that […]
A Transformed/ing Heart
*Original publication date is December 2011 The school called and asked if I would pick up teaching a class I’ve never taught before (speech) – whole different department even! I’m certified in it, but that just means I tested well […]
A Joyful Thanksgiving
I want to share a Thanksgiving blessing with you. As many of you know, on Thanksgiving Day 2010, I delivered my twin sons and they both passed away within hours of each other. Needless to say, this week has been […]