Last year I wrote a blog entry about only having 10 years left before my daughter graduates college:  Mothers and Daughters.  This is stating the obvious, but, it’s one year later which means there are now 9 years left [10-1=9].Nine years.  Our time together will of course be shortened if she doesn’t attend the University … More i-want-to-take-my-daughter-to-africa

Sometimes I can’t think of a stellar idea for a blog entry.  Sometimes my mind is scattered.  This could be the result of having a 16 year old and an almost 13 year old and a beagle and a full time job and a husband who works at a church.  Or maybe I just have … More a week in the life

Our church had a Good Friday service this year.  Daughter Allie did not feel well Friday evening, so she stayed home.  Shorty after arriving at church, I received this text message:Allie:  What do I do?Me:  About what?Allie:  The storm.  The tornado.[Unbeknownst to me, tornadoes were apparently in the area.]Me:  It’s ok.  R u afraid?Allie:  Yes.Me: … More {what am I picking up?}

My daughter has a friend who went to London on spring break.  I’m not talking London, Kentucky, either.  London, as in England.  As in home of the queen.  Other friends have traveled to other locales. We didn’t travel over this break.  I have been in my current job for just over 4 months.  My husband … More [spring break ’11]

Today is a sunny, early spring day in Central Kentucky.  It’s a relief, because lately we’ve had some days that were more like winter, begging the question, “What season are we really in?” Sometimes my life seems like that too.  Meaning I thought I was in one season, only to wake up one day and … More seasons

Update: My last post eluded to my desire to give up money-worry [i.e. worrying about money].  I believe I’m so far/so good.  Last week was a little dicey, in that it included my husband’s birthday [begging the questions:  should I purchase a gift, go with only a card, put my bike on Craig’s List hoping … More money, lent, etc. [an update]

I’ve decided to give up money for Lent.  Well, sort of.  I know that sounds like an odd thing to give up.  A couple years back my Lent give up was vanity [I stopped wearing nearly all makeup and gave up all jewelry except my wedding ring].  A lot of folks give up a food … More Lent, money, and wisdom from a Sister

Our home What our home used to look like The fence in our backyard [I think whoever painted this left out the A.  Meaning it should read “East Side”.]  Meet our clock – a new addition. We will soon have everything arranged in a permanent manner.  For now, we’re able to function.  We’re happy to … More {home sweet home} aka {Life on Loudon}

I feel like I’m running in a race.  And the finish line has been altered.  Extended, if you will.  What started off as a 5K has become a half marathon and could quite possibly end up a marathon. The race was supposed to end Monday.  Now it’s Friday, and though it’s rumored that the finish … More {race with no end}

I’ve thought a lot lately about {place}.  By that I mean an actual physical location.  This most likely, is because I’m in the middle of a move.  AKA relocation. Yesterday my husband Chip and I finished packing up our house on Lansill Road, after cleaning it thoroughly.  The plan was to close on the home … More {place}