
“I wish you didn’t have to travel again” I said to my husband as he packed his bags for a business trip. I knew the week ahead would be challenging as I prepared myself for the multiple events I would have to attend with six kids in tow. I took a deep breath and prayed…
First, I would like to apologize for not being in touch for the past couple of weeks. It has been a whirlwind of a time in our house. It is amazing how God works in and through us even in the most stressful times. I want to stop and thank God for His faithfulness and…
When you look at the glass of water to the right, would you say the glass is half empty or half full? When I took psychology in college (YEARS AGO!), I remember learning that the answer to that simple question gave evidence as to whether you are pessimistic (you anticipate undesirable outcomes) or optimistic (you…
Eight weeks out of the year we celebrate birthdays. Each person in our family celebrates a week of birthday fun for his/her birthday. It is a tradition I started 13 years ago when I had no idea what to buy my husband for his birthday. He isn’t much into “stuff” but I knew I could…
Are you tough enough to do something outside of your comfort zone? I thought having six kids was outside my comfort zone. But when my husband first approached me about putting three of our boys in wrestling, he will be the first to attest that I was adamant about not doing it. We were at…