It began after my son had been sick for a year straight. He was three and I spent hours fretting and worrying over him. We were in and out of doctor’s offices, he was poked and prodded, and then had two surgeries. I was weary of the roller coaster of emotions. I knew I needed to […]
As a book lover, my books are riddled with highlights and underlined sections. I dog-ear my pages. (Yes, I am one of those people!) In one book I read recently, I folded down the bottom corners of pages I wanted to come back to later so I could record my favorite quotes. The problem was, when […]
Another year has gone by. With a fresh page turned on the calendar, the new year lies before us unmarked. The new year is like an adventure waiting on the other side of an open door. For many, this fresh start means leaving the disappointments and trials of the previous year behind. Resolutions are made. Goals are set. The […]
The new year comes bearing gifts. For some, it is the gift of relief-relief that the last year is over. For others, a new year brings hope-hope for the future and hope for a better year. A new year can also bring anticipation for all that will come. My husband and I have anticipated our […]
As 2011 comes to a close, all the news shows are showing the highlights of the past year. I’ve been reflecting back on my own life this past year. It was a busy year with numerous trips (D.C., PA, GA, TN and France), beginning homeschooling for the first time and numerous church responsibilities. The year also held its […]