Remember when I wrote about how I Said No two weeks ago? Guess what? A few days later, my friend told me she knew another family that had been considering getting a dog. They weren’t sure how adding a fur-baby would work with their children. By Continue Reading
Kicking and Screaming
“I’m not going.” We had just pulled up at the boat ramp where we were meeting our guide for the afternoon fishing trip I’d planned as a surprise for my boys. They were both upset a few weeks before when we’d had to cancel because of bad weather. We Continue Reading
I Said No!
I said no. And it was indescribably hard. A dear friend asked if we could dog sit for a few days around New Years. Just about every part of me wanted to jump at the chance to help her, because that’s what she does. She is always generous and Continue Reading
Happy New Year
Dear Family and Friends, I am as amazed as anyone at what God is working in my life and all of you are a huge part of it. I could not end this year without expressing my deepest gratitude for your support over the last 12 months. So many of you Continue Reading
When We Feel Unnoticed
I am thrilled to be joined by my good friend Kristine Brown from More Than Yourself today who wrote a follow up to my post on Overcoming Discouragement from last week. When you are done here, pop over and check out her site. Be sure to subscribe so Continue Reading
Who Are You?
Who are you? Do you know? For a time after I resigned my commission in the Army, I wasn’t so sure. Every now and then shadows of doubt still creep in. Growing up, all I wanted to be was a Soldier who served her country honorably. With that behind Continue Reading


