Verse 10 of Psalm 46 commands us to "Be still, and know that I am God." At first glance that command sounds wonderful. Rest, relaxation, a ticket to ignoring my messy house, jobs undone or misbehaving children. A perpetual vacation. Unfortunately, I don't think...
I made my plans, did what seemed right, even believed that I was responding to God's call. My plans were destined for success, yet here I am one year later with a far different reality than I predicted. If you were previously a follower of this blog, you noticed my...
For all of you who are here because of my BIG NEWS Christmas card teaser, the big news is not another Fleetwood baby! Sorry to disappoint...maybe in 2010! No, the big news has to do with a dream of mine. As a child, we're taught to dream big, and so we do. We don't...
After 8 years of sitting on my counter, this wedding reception spice rack gift was ready for the trash or a new purpose. I considered pitching it when inspiration struck. Those small, glittery, accessories that I can never find when I need them and are forever ending...
But what if you don't get the chance to say goodbye? My paternal grandmother (TuTu) passed away this year on May 11. She was 83 years old. I'm grateful that the Lord took her quietly and peacefully, without pain or lengthy illness. We were not aware that she was sick,...
With every day that passes, I'm more convinced that we underestimate our children. When you put your faith in them and provide gentle guidance, they are capable of more than I ever dreamed. Audrey and Anna are my inspiration. They think big, create with joy, and hold...
A beautiful message given to my parents at the loss of their beloved dog, Marcus, who gave them 13 years of love, loyalty and laughs. R.I.P. dear Marcus, you are loved... As a side note. The Rainbow Bridge is also part of the girls' birth stories. More on that another...
Lest anyone thinks that we are rosey posey all the time around here, I am going to set that record straight. Today I was lucky to see 8pm roll around without LOSING MY MIND, let alone find any stillness in the chaos that was our life. As any parent knows, there are...
Have you ever had dream where you were flying? Not a nightmare, but an exhilarating flying dream where soaring in the sky was as natural as walking on the ground? I completely forgot about my childhood flying dreams until a few months ago when reading a book that...
By Audrey Christine Once I saw a deer And I didn't know what his name was So I left him alone But one day he came back to me And I wrote him a letter But he chewed it up THE END