We are overjoyed to announce the birth of James Christian our tiny little wonder born September 12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz 21 inches long We are hopelessly in love. Thank you all for your well-wishes and prayers. “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive…

I was recently contacted by a friend of the company, Karama, to see if I would be interested in featuring the company here on my blog.  I was so excited when I looked through Karama’s website-what an amazing ministry. This is the story behind Karama, as shared by creator Dyan: While living in Ethiopia, I…

Keeping a blog can be a lot of hard work and take a lot of time, but for me, overall, it is worth the time and work invested.  And sometimes keeping a blog is just plain fun, like when an awesome photo printing company contacted me to see if I was interested in reviewing one…

  Two short weeks and counting. Tonight I  pray for God to work a miracle through me, to meet me in my weakness.    I need Him here tonight.  My heart begs for the energy, heart and spirit to be the mother to two little boys. As I am typing, my toddler boy climbs in my…

Fresh from the garden Ready. Wynn telling James to come out and play! “I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free!”  Psalm 119 Silhouettes at sunset

Mmmmm . . . where to start with this chocolate chip cookie recipe? I have been making these cookies for six years.  The recipe came from my foodie-friend Katie.  They are so good that I have never, in six years, been tempted to make a different chocolate chip cookie. I once took a batch to…

The front door at our beach cottage sticks.  It sticks terribly.  Every morning I take my toddler boy out to play and I pull the door with all my strength, foot braced against the old door frame.  The sound of the release of wood, humidity and humility sounds out like thunder down our quiet street.…