Worst Summer Ever
Whenever someone asks about your summer, don’t you feel compelled to tell him or her it was wonderful? We go through the calendar and pick the most adventurous or luxurious event or trip and elaborate on it. It is the rare conversation when someone says, “it has been the worst summer ever.” This summer, our […]
Never Say Never
God has done many amazing things, but twice in my life I remember being dumbfounded that God cared so specifically about little ol’ me. The first time God surprised me was after our second child was born. Initially, Chris and I had experienced difficulties getting pregnant. In retrospect, it was a short wait but God […]
Lessons from Amo
I have always liked dogs, but everything seemed to change after I had children. Motherhood felt like it started with a bang. Two deliveries in 19 months accompanied by living 4 places in that same amount of time left me worn out. Tiger, our sweet dog, got the leftovers of my maternal energy. One day, […]
Early Adopter
I am not what they call an “early adopter.” I am not the one who buys the newest and latest phone or gizmo the day it comes out. I wait. I see what happens. I have to be won over. I am even that way when it comes to relationships. With friends, I am not […]