I grew up in Oregon, my husband Brian grew up in Florida and it wasn't until our mid-20's that we found each other in California. We met, fell in love, married and started our family here. And while we curse the housing market and the heat waves with no air conditioning, we love it here. … Continue reading Our California Flower
Faith
The Uneven Road
We're on the road again. The hopeful, worry-filled, nauseous, miracle laden road to having a baby. Having babies used to seem so straight forward. You plan out your ideal season to be pregnant, aim for birthdates that are convenient, open the borders and then get busy. Maybe you chart some stuff and worry a little, … Continue reading The Uneven Road
Be Part of Something Good
I love stories about people who are really making a difference. We all want to be reminded that humans can and still do incredible things. We want to know that for every tragic or evil thing we hear of, good and right are fighting back. It's energizing to see people making radical moves and thinking up innovative … Continue reading Be Part of Something Good
‘Tis The Season
'Tis the season for a lot of things I'm not feeling right now. Making merry and giving glad tidings? I really just want to hide in my house. I am grasping for ways to find genuine hope and joy, but I can hardly speak those words aloud right now much less live in them. 'Tis the … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season
Peggy Mama
My mom would have turned 67 today. This world got her for 52 years and for almost 26 of those, she was by my side. What a gift. In honor of the day she was born, within minutes of her twin brother Paul, I celebrate her life today and the legacy she left for us. I think … Continue reading Peggy Mama
Diamond in the Rough
I used to be sharp. Really I was. I could remember most things, I contributed intellingenly to conversation and I could accomplish more than two tasks each day. It's somewhere in my distant memory, but I do remember (and miss) that me. I've also been looking a little rough lately. I shower less often than I go … Continue reading Diamond in the Rough
Embrace THIS Season
The summer after I graduated from college, I attended 22 weddings. Twenty Two. There's only 14 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day. I have been a bridesmaid 12 times and maybe sometimes during those wild wedding years, I felt left behind. I was anxious to walk through life with a true companion (a song we … Continue reading Embrace THIS Season
My Comfort is My #1 Priority
Our family dog is a pug named Chub. Pugs are known to be very smart but to have a low work ethic. It's true, I see him pretending he doesn't "get" the instructions. He likes creeks and hikes and walks, but he'll also feel free to find shade in the middle of the adventure and will not budge … Continue reading My Comfort is My #1 Priority
I See a White Butterfly
Last week my family and I joined 15 others for a 5 day trip into a village called Vista del Valle, east of Tijuana, Mexico to serve the people there. Together we mustered up all of our God-given gifts (that we weren't totally sure we had) and shared ourselves with this community. We painted and fixed things. … Continue reading I See a White Butterfly
Think Upon Such Things- part two
Think Upon Such Things-part one (in case you missed it) For the past few months, my kids have been wild about listening to The Jesus Storybook Bible in the car. It’s a paraphrase of scripture for kids by Sally Lloyd-Jones and is read on CD by British actor David Suche. We’ve listened to all 3 CDs at least … Continue reading Think Upon Such Things- part two
Golden Threads 