I have no words. What is left to say after a number of weeks filled with one difficult situation after another? I didn’t have a perfect response. I certainly didn’t feel like I was gifted with opportunities of grace either. Emptiness—that’s how I felt. Perfectionism rearing its head again—only to reveal a trailing hollowness. Still no…
Fearless? I was far from it as I looked down at the little square gift in my hands. Does this little box have a diamond in it or is it something else? It was my birthday—two days before Christmas. My boyfriend had asked my parents for their permission to marry me, but I didn’t know…
It’s the dead of winter in Michigan and its cold, and overcast. The water pipes in our bathroom nearly froze two weeks ago. Our heating system is on the fritz, and the flu bug hit our home this week. Sigh. *Thinking* “Why do we live in Michigan? Why do we still live in our garage?…
I would have never imagined using volcanoes as a way to explain to my 2.5 year old what it’s like to get sick. Last week, I was reading his alphabet book and the page with the letter V had a picture of a volcano. Thinking this was an excellent science opportunity, I showed him a…
“I can’t wear that look—but you can!” Women keep giving me this compliment. To be honest, I am no different. I too face the same feelings of intimidation by clothing, make–up, and hairstyles. Ladies, I’m proof. You can wear that look and I’ve learned a few secrets that will help. Let’s get started in revealing…