Where Have You Been?

I get asked this question a lot. Especially lately. And I’m wondering if anyone else might be in the same boat. Do you feel like you’re treading water? That life is too busy or just passing you by? I want to completely transparent here – hopefully, you know that’s what I’ve always aimed for, but sometimes it’s just stinking hard. …

ALL THINGS HIDDEN – Contest and Giveaway!

I’m SO excited!!! Not only did I have the opportunity to write a book with one of the most amazing ladies on the planet, but it’s now AVAILABLE in both print, and digital forms! Woohoo! Tracie Peterson and I had a blast writing ALL THINGS HIDDEN. It takes place in 1935 Alaska during the time when FDR sent 203 families …

Sourdough Favs and other Alaska fun…

Sourdough recipes and fun for the release of All Things Hidden   *Keep Checking back and Tracie and Kim will keep adding to this fun link*   I’m going to start with my “Fast” Sourdough Bread recipe and then move into my family’s favorite 🙂 FAST SOURDOUGH BREAD: 1 cup sourdough starter 2 1/2 tsp yeast 1 1/2 cups warm …

Update on Kayla

First, I have to say, “Thank you.” To all of you. All who’ve prayed, sent notes, messages, cards, emails, etc. It has been an extremely difficult year with loss and heartache, surgery, and lots of hospital visits– BUT our God is in control. And I’m so thankful for that. Second, most of you know that we are pretty private. With …

Drumroll Please…

I know I’ve said it before, but 2013 isn’t going down in the hall of fame of great years for Kim. But it still has been an incredible year… (I’ll get to that in a minute.) In fact, there are many days where I am convinced that if I just had minions, everything would run smoothly and I would be …

“He is No Fool…”

It’s pretty easy to be shallow and self-absorbed in the society in which we live. Unfortunately, we live in the “entitlement” era. But for just a moment, I want you to think about all that you have… No matter if you are a CEO or unemployed–think about how MUCH you have. (Don’t think about all you DON’T have, or all …

A Misbehaving Gall-Bladder and Super Pants

Almost five weeks ago, I had emergency surgery… not something I planned and definitely not something I would have WANTED to plan into my schedule. But thankfully, I’m not in charge 🙂 So, I’ve been recovering from the removal of an internal organ and a few realizations have hit me. 1) I’m definitely not Super Woman. 2) I’m getting “older” …