His voice was shaking as he said my name. “Mom, I’ve got some bad news.” When your teen son says those words scary things of the worst sort run through your mind. “What happened?” I asked, not really wanting the answer. Zach’s exams at his mountain college were postponed due to the thigh high snow….
It’s been in my back pocket for days. My Christmas list. Lists of gifts I am giving and gifts left to buy. It’s there as a reminder; when the time and item is right, I make my purchase and cross it off. It’s there for safe keeping. I don’t want those I’m giving to finding…
We’ve all got enemies. Our past. Our boss. Sometimes it feels like the enemy is in our own family. For many of us, it’s hiding in our frig. In my case, it hides in the large silver pot on the top shelf of my pantry. I pretend to hide chocolate and other goodies in there…
Does your family has the same tradition as mine? After the Thanksgiving time together, you all share what you are thankful for? It is the part I love the most; even more than the dressing, which is saying a WHOLE lot! For forever God has been telling His people that a grateful heart is a…
Luke 1:14 “He will be a joy and a delight to you…” Peppermint mocha coffee, Christmas carols and bustling people. Every year I look forward to the day my husband takes off work to do our Christmas shopping with me. More than the actual purchases, I enjoy the time we have together soaking in the…
Welcome to all the new friends stopping by today from Karen Ehman’s blog. I hope you enjoyed my story of my favorite Christmas. I am so enjoying reading all the comments of how others are giving away this Christmas. Serving and giving at Christmas time is even more special than at other times of the year…