I just came home from a wonderful retreat at Lake Lanier with my Grace Ladies Sunday School Class. It was our third annual GIGGLE Tour (Growing in God: Grace Ladies Escape). Words cannot fully describe the experience. We giggled, of … Continue reading →
I will never forget the day that our son, Bradley, became an American citizen. November 1, 2001. We had adopted him in Kharkov, Ukraine when he was 15 months old. We were told that when we landed in America, the … Continue reading →
Dear Guy at the Beach: You don’t know me. You have seen me before, but you would not recognize me. I have passed you walking on the beach many times in my mind through the years. I first knew about … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day used to be my favorite holiday. That was before my mom died. As much as you want to, it is difficult to celebrate Mother’s Day when everyone is embracing their moms and your precious mom is no longer … Continue reading →
Have you ever been in such a dark place that you could not see your hand in front of your face? I have, and it can be a little unsettling. I am reminded of my recent trip to Stumphouse Mountain … Continue reading →
From the looks of things, thankfully we have finally made it to Spring! Don’t get me wrong. I like all the seasons, but my nerve pain likes the warmer months the best. As William Shakespeare once said, “April hath put … Continue reading →
It is Valentine’s Day! A day when the whole world gets mushy. A day all about love. But, there are some people who may not be feeling the love today. They just want this day to be over. You may … Continue reading →
This November I stumbled across a child’s Christmas game called “The Giving Manger”. With this game, families prepare for Christmas by filling the manger with straw for Baby Jesus. They must complete one act of service for each piece of … Continue reading →
Last year, God gave our family the sweetest Christmas Eve miracle. My dad was able to leave the nursing home to come to my house for dinner and an evening with our family. On the days before and the days … Continue reading →
This time of year, I love sharing my favorite Thanksgiving story with my family and friends. It is a sweet reminder that, even through hardship, I still have so much to be grateful for. I hope the story blesses your … Continue reading →
