My mom is in Heaven, but she was the best mom in the world. Oh, I know, you think your mom is. But you didn’t know mine.Charlotte Rose Clevenger was born on May 10, 1938 in the little town of Richwood, WV. She grew up in that mill town and…
While Matt and I were on vacation, a great deal of time was afforded to me to study and prepare for the summer ladies’ Bible study that I host. Last year after “Hannah, the Power of Prayer,” I began reading and studying a topic that is so relevant for today’s…
You Might Be A Special Needs Mom If…. So lately I’ve been thinking about the life of a special needs mom a little more. And well, those thoughts led me to: Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Might Be a Redneck.” How did that happen? If you are a special needs mom (or even…
My four year old son received a pack of jelly beans in his morning class at church this past Sunday. Reminded me of the wordless books I used to receive in Sunday School. Enclosed in his jelly bean packet was the following poem: Red is for the blood He gave,Green…
For almost the last three years now, God has been working in my heart about sharing His Word and work in my life with others through speaking and writing. The first year I felt the Lord calling me to lead a ladies’ Bible study in my home during the summer…
For almost the last three years now, God has been working in my heart about sharing His Word and work in my life with others through speaking and writing. The first year I felt the Lord calling me to lead a ladies’ Bible study in my home during the summer…
Matt and I are excited to “Celebrate 13 Years in 13 Miles” for our sweet daughter, Taylor, who has MPS. As I explained in previous posts, Taylor’s life is definitely to be celebrated, as her diagnosis of MPS has a typical lifespan of 10-15 years. April 24, 2010 is the…
Recently as we sat at the dinner table, the topic of how long Mommy and Daddy have been married came up. My husband was holding my hand and said to the five children we feed every meal, “Daddy loves Mommy very much.” Our six yr. old daughter was completely into…
Training for “Celebrating 13 Years in 13 Miles” continues! Yesterday my dear friend, Heather, came over and we ran 4.5 miles together. It was very interesting; I don’t typically run with anyone. My husband, Matt, and I have only run together twice. Now Heather is a noble steed,while I…
God never ceases to amaze me in the ways He speaks to me. Earlier this evening, I allowed myself to take a little time to vent to my husband about my feelings on a few issues. Frustration over things that are out of my control. Impatience over God’s timing. Just…
Matt and I are training for the Nashville Half Marathon and let me just tell you, it is not easy for me to find the training time. Up until yesterday, all my miles have been on the treadmill due to weather, child care, etc. Yesterday we had some beauuuutiful weather…
Oh, wow. Can’t believe I just titled a post with grammar of that caliber. Can that even be labeled “grammar?” Regardless, most of you know what it means. Basically if it “done got up and went” then you are spent. There is nothing more to give. You are depleted in…
