REAL Moms… REAL Jesus – Meet the Friend Who Understands

Do you ever wonder if you’re real? Do you ever feel alone? Because nobody could ever feel like you do… no one could ever be your friend… no one could possibly understand. Oh, my friend, but you are real. You aren’t alone. And there’s a Friend just waiting for you to share your burdens. Jill Savage — founder of Hearts …

Pondering

I haven’t blogged in a while. Life has been crazy, and I mean C-R-A-Z-Y. But what am I doing now? I’m sitting in bed, propped up by pillows, surrounded by kleenex, ibuprofen, antibiotics, and every kind of de-snottifying medication I had in the house. Nothing like a little sickness to MAKE you take a break. Even if you don’t have …

Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover… Or A Mom

We’re all good at judging, aren’t we? I realize that no matter how hard I try, there will always be someone who doesn’t understand my parenting, or our situation. And I am, for the most part, a people-pleaser — so that makes it more difficult. But over the years, I’ve had situations happen — like the one I’m about to …

Valentine’s Day Mushiness

Love is in the air. (Or is that the alluring aroma of the pecan pie I made for my husband?) Since Saturday is Valentine’s Day, I’d like this to be an interactive-let’s-write-something-ooey-gooey kind of post. I think everyone should share something mushy. A mushy story of you and your spouse. Or, it could be an almost-coulda-been-mushy-turned-hilarious kind of story. Or …

Neighbors

We had the experience of being the first home built in our neighborhood. We’ve been here a year and a half (roughly), and many homes have sprouted since. A couple of months ago, the kiddos and I made cookies to bring to all the neighbors. Wouldn’t you know, not one neighbor was home when we went to deliver them! 🙂 …

Hypocrites

Ouch. Just the title hurts, doesn’t it? The definition of hypocrite according to Encarta’s Online Dictionary is:“somebody who pretends to have admirable principles, beliefs, or feelings but behaves otherwise” We’re all hypocrites at one point or another. Did you read that? Did I step on your toes? We’re all imperfect. We’re all sinners. So you may be wondering why I …

What is Dad Doing?

Christmas morning was sunny and cold. A beautiful day. We slept in, had a leisurely breakfast, shared in praise, and opened gifts. We had a lot of fun as we watched each other “ooh” and “aah” over the special presents selected out of love. Jeremy walked around with a trash bag picking up the wrapping paper as the children studied …