My daughter Allie and I went to the Ichthus music festival last Saturday.  We’ve been before.  We’ve made some great family memories there.  But this year was different.  Allie’s brother James [aka my son] is at Governor’s School for the Arts, so he wasn’t available.  Allie’s dad [aka my husband/lover/best friend] worked an Ichthus booth … More stop looking at our girl!!!

My husband and I have entered a new stage of parenting.  I don’t know if this season has an appropriated name.  Maybe: college preporpost adolescentorgood gosh!  my son’s old enough to join the armed forces Whatever the name, it’s definitely a different time in the life of a family.  I find myself laughing inside when … More a new day

I’m not a big believer in luck.  But I don’t want to get philosophical, or deep into the sociology of the family.  I simply want to get this point across: On Father’s Day I’m reminded I’ve been very blessed in the “man” aspect of my life. Not our Rambler, but this is what it looked … More Lucky Lady

Happy 22 years of wedded {mostly} bliss  to my sweet husband!  June is a celebratory month.  It was when I was a child.  My sister’s birthday is June 19.  Always right around Father’s Day.  Sandy, our childhood dog’s birthday was in June (yes, we celebrated it).  And let’s not forget Flag Day. Our daughter was … More most important

Here are three things I don’t recall ever hearing a pastor say in church: 1.  I have a heart for ABC neighborhood, where a lot of needy and poverty stricken individuals and families live.  It’s a part of town that needs renewal.  Therefore, my family is relocating to this neighborhood to live amongst the people … More 3 things

We have become a family of campers. This fact is fine with me, as I happily grew up in a family of campers.  I’m actually a third generation camper, and possibly a fourth.  I’ve camped in the desert, as in right smack in the middle of nowhere on government land I was free to roam … More [what.matters.most]