Apr 1, 2011 | Faith
When I started blogging in 2007, I don’t think I truly thought I would still be clicking away at my keyboard in 2011. In the beginning, I needed an outlet for my hurting heart. Losing my daughter, Adrienne, in 1992 had taken me on a painful journey through...
Apr 1, 2011 | Faith
I remember hearing Sheila Walsh speak at Women of Faith several years ago. Her gentle voice and adorable accent captivated the audience. As she shared about her journey through depression, I was inspired at a time in my life when feeling “blue” seemed to...
Mar 31, 2011 | Faith
We started a new book in class yesterday. A book in which there is mystery, humor, and loss. Pre-reading discussion always helps kids get excited about a book, so I started in my normal way.We discussed the author, the book cover, the title……We made...
Mar 30, 2011 | Faith
I’m reading a book right now called, “Igniting a Passion for Reading.” I’d love to work in the same school as the man who penned this amazing guide for teachers. He inspired me to teach this last nine weeks of reading in a whole new way,...
Mar 29, 2011 | Faith
Tonight another family said goodbye to a precious daughter, wife, friend, teacher, and so much more. Laura Parsons went Home this evening. Prayers for a miracle were answered in a way we will not understand until the other side of this life. Truly, Laura won. Our...
Mar 28, 2011 | Faith
Sixteen years ago, Tiffany and I were both expecting new little babies. Kathryn arrived in December of 1994 and Nick joined this world in May of 1995. Our kids grew up playing together and being in the same classroom for their entire school career from preschool to...