What If Wednesday
One day last week, while talking with my brother, the conversation turned to an “if/then” scenario. He was speaking about his circumstances and how if one detail had changed he would not have the life he does now. That sent my own wheels turning. What if… What if Peter...
A-MAY-zing Moments
I’m back for seven quick takes with my friend, Kelly. I have been so blessed by the friends I’ve met through this link-up! The month of May has been filled with activity and excitement, on the homefront, the ministry front, and the business front. We’ve been blessed beyond measure...
Tears and Laughter, Storms and Waves
Happy Friday! It’s time for another Seven Quick Takes with my friend Kelly. This week has been filled to overflowing! I missed doing last week’s quick takes because I ran away from home with my friends. Before running away, we had a photoshoot, filled with both tears and laughter,...
Take Heart
This past week marked one year since the “two weeks to flatten the curve” restrictions. I’m not going to debate the validity of these restrictions here. The many cancelations and postponements impacted our children and families in big ways. I am not an “expert” but I do think the...
Growing up, outgrowing, and getting older
This week has been extra busy with an additional ballet practice due to performance this weekend. While the production will be a little smaller and in a different venue, Madilynn is very excited to perform the dance they’ve been working on since August. Truthfully, I think she’s also ready...
Giving in Grief
Grief is an ever-changing companion that no one wants, yet walks beside many. Some allow that grief to be all-consuming, focusing only on the negative effects of loss. Loss is tragic, not to be minimized, and grief is a process of dealing with that loss. Unlike an illness, grief...
Dissecting the Unexpected
We’ve thawed out since last week and our activities resumed. After the sub-zero temperatures, we bounced back up to the 70s, then down to the 30s, and we’re looking forward to another day of summer this weekend. Texas is not known for having “normal” seasons. For February, this is...
Wavemaker Wednesday
February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! In early 2019, I participated in my first 14-day Challenge with Ray Higdon. He initiated Wealth Wednesday which involves “doing a random act of kindness for a stranger that involves a financial exchange.” This may include paying for the person...
Concerning Homeschoolers, ministry, and leadership
When you look back on the week, what do you want to take away? Here are this week’s Seven Quick Takes! ~1~ This week, I’ve been cleaning up this blog. I’ve been linking up with Kelly since 2015! Several other link-ups I participated in have come and gone, but...
Wet hands, every flavor, and practical learning
Welcome to Friday. I’m getting better at consistently posting again and Kelly’s Link Up has been part of my own blogging journey for more than five years. I hope you enjoy these seven quick takes for the week! ~1~ A few weeks ago, I gave in and bought a...