What’s Your Year Going to Look Like?

What’s Your Year Going to Look Like?

In 1992, our six-week old daughter died of SIDS. In 2008, our thirteen-year old son died of brain cancer. Looking back, I don’t know how I survived those two years of my life and all the years since. I don’t know how I’ve managed to pull myself out...
Unwrapping Christmas

Unwrapping Christmas

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 I wonder how she really felt that night, far from her family and unable to find a real bed for the Son of...
Graham Crackers, Gumdrops, and Pretzels

Graham Crackers, Gumdrops, and Pretzels

Building gingerbread houses is an annual tradition at our house. All you need is……………… Christmas music Graham crackers Frosting Candy Cereal Pretzels Coconut Food coloring Anything else to add color and...
Happy Birthday, Weasel!!!

Happy Birthday, Weasel!!!

 I’ll never forget 12/12/12. I was sitting in a meeting at work as I was receiving texts from my mom about David’s approaching entry into this world. This was our family’s first addition since losing Nick, and our hearts were all ready to share love...
Surprise!!!

Surprise!!!

Merry Christmas, Everyone! This is Erich and Mallory, not Tammy. After finding mom’s computer open to her blog, we just couldn’t resist the opportunity to say, “Hello!” So from the two of us to each and every one of you, “Merry Christmas,...