Ok, confession is good for the soul and I'm confessin'. I'm a hillbilly. My husband jokingly calls me one and I don't even get mad, because well, it's true. I love food and cooking. I watch the Food Network while running on the treadmill; how warped is that! So, when I saw this book on the Booksneeze book club, I knew it was for me. Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey are the authors of this … [Read more...] about Rick and Bubba’s Big Honkin’ Book of Grub
She Speaks (and wants to write)
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 months. I didn't feel as if I were "leading" the group; we just read together and shared our thoughts. Prayer time was precious as we held a … [Read more...] about She Speaks (and wants to write)
Celebrating 13 Years in 13 Miles
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 date for the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, TN; it will soon be upon us! God's blessings have been beyond number and … [Read more...] about Celebrating 13 Years in 13 Miles
For the Love of Ipod
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 the romance of the moment and shook her head up and down. She responded, "That's true, 'cause you're holding her fingers." At that … [Read more...] about For the Love of Ipod
Two are Better than One
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 am more like the humble mountain donkey. She's fast and focused; I'm slow and sporadic. In … [Read more...] about Two are Better than One
Irreversible Gifts
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 clicked over to the website of one of my favorite authors and Bible teachers, Priscilla Shirer, at Going Beyond ministries. … [Read more...] about Irreversible Gifts
Jane Austen by Peter Leithart
As part of the Booksneeze program at Thomas Nelson Publishers, I chose to read "Jane Austen" by Peter Leithart from the Christian Encounter series. Since I typically read spiritual growth books, this book was not a standard choice for me. As a former secondary level teacher who loves grammar and is only slightly fond of literature, I found myself desiring to rekindle some distant memories of … [Read more...] about Jane Austen by Peter Leithart
Letting go of the treadmill
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 in Columbus. With my man holding the fort, the opportunity was afforded to me to run OUTSIDE! Now you would think that I would … [Read more...] about Letting go of the treadmill