Leo turned one last week, and we celebrated with a "Lumberjack" theme party complete with lots of flannel, buttermilk flapjacks, bacon and sausage—and cakes, of course. At this age though, the parties are really for the adults, right? Still, Leo seemed to enjoy it, too. Kellie requested a "Lumberjack Smash cake" for Leo, and she made a delicious "lumberjack" red velvet cake for us to enjoy. … [Read more...]
A Bookish Advent (& Goodies!)
When I was a girl, one of the simple joys of Christmas was opening the doors on the paper advent calendars I would get every December. Usually it was nothing more than a picture that I revealed, but there was joy in the anticipation of discovery. Much like opening the cover of a new book to discover the story waiting inside. When my kids were young, we had a wooden advent calendar with little … [Read more...]
Ten Things About Me — and a great deal!
A couple of weeks ago, Julie shared her answers to a questionnaire. On the day she posted her answers, she said it was because she was at a loss what to blog about. Guess what? Me, too. So here are my answers to the same ten questions. Don't go yet . . . Next week, you can buy three of my most powerful stories of hope in one collection! WOMEN OF HOPE, regularly priced at … [Read more...]
Mother-Daughter Day
This past weekend was ACU's Homecoming, and my daughter came home to enjoy the festivities. She is currently working on her PhD at Texas A&M and is so busy, that she doesn't get away very often to come see us. Yet, for the last several years, Bethany has made a point to visit for Homecoming. She always warns me in advance that I need to get my writing done early in the week because she intends … [Read more...]
Memories of Israel & an encouraging event!
Israel is heavy on my heart, same as yours, I know. Heart-wrenching doesn't even come close, does it? My prayers are rising with yours for Israel and all the innocent Palestinians caught in this horrific conflict. Joe and I were supposed to leave this Friday for Israel, my second pilgrimage to "the land" as they say. But, of course, the trip was cancelled (same trip Robin was on) due to the … [Read more...]
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