Technology |
I have finally touched an iPad . . . and I don't want one. I
thought I might: I lost portable Internet capability about 20
months ago, and while I don't…
Faith & Inspiration |
Yesterday I followed a link from a friend's Facebook page to a
video of Sarah Kovac, a 26-year old with Arthrogryposis Multiplex
Congenita, who gave birth to…
Family |
This week has been uncharacteristically warm for a Midwestern
April. As a result, my husband, Craig, and I found ourselves
sitting on the back deck last night…
Family |
I have a serious organizational deficiency. No flat surface is safe
around me. I joke that my superhero name is "The Piler" (my
husband, Craig, jokes back…
Entertainment |
Last night I had the opportunity to take my kids to see
Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate!
The tickets were free, and as free is my love language, I made
plans to…
Family |
When my first child was born, a woman I had known many years handed
me a book. She told me it would be helpful as I raised my daughter
as it had helped her…
Faith & Inspiration |
I forgot to grade my kids' math assignments all week long last
week. Yesterday I sat down to do just that, only to find that one
of my girls missed a major…
Family |
A couple of nights ago I had trouble sleeping. The next morning, I
woke up and began praying that God would allow me to find joy in
all the things that…
Faith & Inspiration |
We discovered Regina Spektor in December during one of Amazon's $5
CD deals. I was listening to her album
Far
one night as background music when the song…
Family |
Ever heard of the show
Wife Swap
? My husband and I participated in a "role swap" this week, and
while it wasn't exactly intentional, it was good. For the…
Family |
Thirteen years ago on December 12, Craig was sitting with me in the
snack area of an Oklahoma Walmart while I scrambled to write my
half of our wedding vows.
Family |
I've recently started reading
Not So Fast, Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families
, by Ann Kroeker. I haven't gotten very far because . . . well,
because I've…
