Several weeks ago, my parents arrived for a visit. I was so excited to have them back at our home again as it had been about 6 months since they had been there. When they arrived, my hometown girls basketball team was doing great in the tournaments in North Dakota. I have loved going to…
On February 16th, I had the tremendous blessing of being the speaker at a women’s conference. I had been asked by the pastor several months ago if I would do it, and I excitedly accepted the opportunity. We decided on two 45 minute sessions for the three hours that it would be held. The rest…
Before I begin, please accept my apology regarding last week’s email send out. Something happened with the site and if you opened an email from the blog on this past Monday, then it did not have a way to click on the link. If you have not read it, then you can go to the…
Have you ever been disappointed? Have you ever felt deeply disappointed? Merriam-Webster defines disappointment as “unhappiness from the failure of something hoped for or expected to happen.” As we look back on our lives, then I am sure that we can all find things that have made us feel disappointed. Some of us can identify things…
The girls started December with their finals and both finished so strong. I am ever thankful for the wonderful friends that they have who provide so much loving support to both of them. It has been such a blessing as their mom for me to see them shining so brightly even in the midst of…
From the time that my children were little, it has been important to me that they grew up to be grateful people, and people who used their words to build others up and to encourage others. When they were growing up and if someone said something unkind, then I would have whichever child that said…
I had the privilege to sit down with Haley and write as she spoke to me about her life. The following blog is written from our time together. Haley’s story… Haley was born to Kathy and John David in 1995. When Haley was born, Haley’s parents owned a farm with her dad’s dad and her…
As each of us travel on our own grief journeys, then we all have different paths and coping mechanisms. Ever since my husband was killed in a work related accident in August 2011 and 22 months later when my only son was instantly killed in a car accident at the age of 18, it has…
I love fall. It is by far one of my favorite seasons with it’s beautiful colored leaves, and crisp, cooler temperatures that bring out the sweaters, boots, and hoodies! I am a huge football fan, and it is so fun that football comes in one of my favorite seasons. The girls and I have been…
Deep Breath. Big Sigh. Tears in my Eyes. I have been contemplating writing this blog since August. I was not able to write about these incidences that occurred in August when they happened because quite honestly, I was just too upset. I talked with my baby girl this past weekend and decided to write about…