Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Marriage is hard. Even if you’re married to your best friend.  Even if you’re married to a good man.  Even if you’re married to a godly man. It’s stll tough. Marriage is a daily commitment. Those “I do’s” are nice and all, but...
Planning an Extended Family Vacation

Planning an Extended Family Vacation

A few years ago, my parents decided to treat us all to a vacation to celebrate their upcoming wedding anniversary. There’s 24 of us in all, including my brothers, sister, our spouses, our kids, and even a couple of really cute grandkids. This is no small...
I am Not a Homemaker

I am Not a Homemaker

My dear mama is June Cleaver, Martha Stewart, and Mother Teresa all wrapped up in a perfect five-foot-two-inch package.  Bless her for trying to teach me all of her ways.  She tried.  I even remember her learning how to knit left-handed just so she could better teach...
Tax Time Made Easier

Tax Time Made Easier

Guess what?  I’m not an expert on banking, taxes, or law.  So, don’t take this as any kind of official advice, ‘k?  Thanks!   Paying taxes is such a fun topic.  And figuring out how much you owe is a super fun way to spend a Saturday.  And...
Blogs I’m Loving Right Now

Blogs I’m Loving Right Now

I love to read.  Always have.  But I have mostly quit reading books.  For now, in this season of my life. Because when I’m reading a novel, I pretty much can’t think about anything else.  I already procrastinate.  And I am lazy.  So, books pretty much seal...
When Life Overwhelms

When Life Overwhelms

I don’t know about you, but life overwhelms me sometimes.  Teaching is what I believe I’m called to do right now and I try to treat it as my mission field, since that’s what it is.  And my children are a gift from the Lord.  I’ve been entrusted...