Hope & Grace
My hope is to paint in true colors
the grace of God in my life.
Just A Story~The Finale
This is the continuation of Just A Story~ Everything seemed to go in slow motion. I think I was in a bit of shock as I reached up for the baby. As soon as I had her well in my arms, John came tumbling out of the little cabin. He landed with a thump on the rough...
Just a Story
We were living in Mexico City in 1986. This was just after the worst earthquake in Mexico City's history. Brittany was a few months old and this was our first family style mission trip. Way back then, nearly three decades ago, there were no restrictions on...
Homeschool 101
August marks the beginning of another school year for those of us brave souls who have been honored with parenthood. Whether you send your child to school or school them at home, you are more than likely inundated with many lists of things that need to be done or...
Life Unsung~A Missionary’s Faith
My mother-in-law was one of the most amazing and inspirational people I have ever had the privilege to meet. I met her when I was only 16, and as a young girl she made it her responsibility to teach me as much as she could. I can still see those chubby little hands of...
Choiceworks App~An Invaluable Tool For Special Needs Families
Our daughter, Gabriella, was diagnosed with PDD-NOS when she was just 3 years old. We suspected something was wrong from the time she was just 9 months old. She would have multiple meltdowns daily as well large periods of time where she would just slip into her own...
Unfair and Another Faith Dare
Life can be cruel and throw hefty burdens upon us when we least expect it. We try to continue on the journey laid before us and easily slip and fall into the murky mire of pain and sorrow. Detached, depressed disappointed and desperate we shake our fist crying out...
Complete Because of Him~Another Dare of Faith
The paper monster came to visit. We all have that one drawer or box that we just toss everything into until we have time to sort it out. Once a month or so, in the Realm of Papier, there is an epic battle between monster and I. Usually I win, but not without losing...
It's Not About Me~A Book Review
It's Not About Me by author and preacher Max Lucado is a beautiful reminder of who we are and where we should pursue our focus as individuals in an ever self-seeking world. Max takes sensitive subject matter and puts it into focus by contrasting it with...
Opening Up
Nearly a quarter of a century ago we found ourselves trudging all over the Philippines. We were the busiest we had ever been in our lives up til that point, sharing the love of the Lord throughout Luzon, Cebu, Mindanao and all over the Camotes Islands. In a little...