Yesterday social media was flooded with LOVE! Couples sharing admiration for each other and public displays of affection. Did you feel extra love yesterday or was it a tougher day for you? Kids at my daughter’s school exchanged candy and Valentines this week. They also had the opportunity to buy a flower to be delivered to a classmate. My girl was over the moon that she received a couple of carnations from friends. When I asked her why it made…
The Christmas decorations are finally down! Maybe it was because of the pandemic, but I had a tougher time putting everything away this year. Yet, it feels good to keep moving forward. A solid month now since Christmas, I have found a couple of small gifts in my closet that I forgot to wrap up and give my daughters! This happened last year too! Leading up to Christmas, my kids find great joy in asking me over and over again…
It’s here, saying goodbye to 2020 and looking toward a new year. I know it will be a year in our country’s history that was filled with fear, darkness, and mourning. The year of coronavirus. The year that we hit horrible milestones. Maybe for your family, it was a year of pain and loss. I have to believe that in the tough, God was still in control. He was still trustworthy. It’s who He is. I have clung to Psalm…
Merry Christmas! I hope it was filled with peace and joy. My family went to Christmas Eve service and did the whole matching PJs tradition. We hurried up to slow down and tried to give the kids moments to giggle. Moments to be kids. This year does feel a little different. I have heard from many friends who said this was without a doubt the toughest Christmas season. Maybe it was for you too. This year has brought about change for…
On this Veterans Day, I wanted to share a paper my 13-year-old wrote in school about a special veteran. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 ESV). This verse symbolizes the life of a patriot. The men and women who serve our country start out as individuals. Quickly, they become family. Patriotism shows a deep level of commitment, sacrifice, and honor. True patriotism starts with a committed heart. Jay…