Just because it fits doesn’t mean it belongs….

Can you see something in my dryer that shouldn’t be there? Probably not.. I didn’t see it either! Until I did a load of laundry and opened it to find this…  What I didn’t know was that an ink pen had somehow wedged itself in one of the holes of...

Humbling and Casting……..

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.I PETER 5:6-7There’s nothing like messing up to bring us to a state of humility.There’s nothing like...

My kids……..

Olivia couldn’t wait to give me my birthday present that she had bought on a little summer field trip with her school a few weeks ago.     I couldn’t believe it when I opened the little box.  I was expecting a bracelet or something with some type of...

Unbelievable………

  If anyone wondered why my parents weren’t in any of my graduation or surprise party pictures, this will explain—– Their anniversary fell on the same weekend, so dad had planned a trip with mom to Niagara Falls before they realized the dates would...

He Keeps His Word…..

Olivia had a sleepover last Friday night, and at the top of her list of “things to do” was “making buckeyes.” I’m not going to lie.  My first thought was, “UGH!  Can we please wait til Christmas?”  After all, this is one of...

A Surprise When I Got Home..

  Maria, wow!  I was shocked when I opened the door and heard screaming Thank you ALL for sharing the special day with us!!! Olivia and Marble even celebrated with me! Jim, Billy, and Kelly…..what great men of God you are! I love you all three!! Maria and...

I Almost Quit Several Times..

In January of 2005, I started my Masters program in Middle School Education with a Gifted and Talented Endorsement. Little did I know what was facing our family in the years to come. I remember logging on to hospital computers many times late at night to finish...

It Started with a Human Hot Dog..

  Last Saturday was my 44th birthday!! YIKES! Mom, Maria, Olivia, and I decided to spend the afternoon at the mall just to do something a little different.  Another first without Nick is always so hard for me. Well, as we sat in the food court, we noticed a hot dog...

Erich’s Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erich got home from Africa two weeks ago!!!!!!!!!!!  Loaded down with lots of pictures and a few souvenirs.  It’s so good to have him back.  He learned so much and had so many great experiences!  I am so thankful he was able to have this opportunity! He’s...