From the time we are born, the mentality of “I can” is ingrained in our thick skulls. Parents say, “Oh, yes, you CAN.” (mmmhmmm. I’m one of those.) Teachers reiterate: “Just try. Then try again.” Even the childhood story of The Little Engine that Could is a favorite. “I think…
On Fridays, my friend, The Gypsy Mama, gives writers a five minute word prompt and we take off on the adventure of description for that one word. Today, she graciously allowed more the five minutes. Today is more than Friday. Today is Good Friday. The prompt? Light. Darkness had fallen…
For the past week or so, the hospitality study over at Karen Ehman’s hopping spot has spurred on my fiery brain. I love my family; ya’ll know that. I serve them like crazy, you might even know that. But there is one little thing that has been eating at me…
It’s Friday, as if you needed to be told, and on Fridays, the writer in me glories in taking five minutes just to be free. To write on the prompt provided by my friend, the Gypsy Mama, no take-backs. This week her one word: GIFT. So here we go: The…
Two weeks ago, towards the end of a busy day, I rushed to clean the kitchen after dinner. My hope was to get out the door for a quick run while my husband manned the fort. In the middle of the rush, my six year old decides to ask a…
Five Minute Friday at the Gypsy Mama’s word prompt. Love that girl for helping me stay focused on what I love to do- write. On Fridays, we write for 5 minutes, no take-backs, and link up together. Yep, this is the kind of crazy stuff writers do. And without further…
Pumped all week about Karen Ehman’s hospitality study, I’m excited to share a recipe with you today! My boys are both allergy kids. Tree nuts, peanuts, lemon extract, Dr. Pepper (who knows which of the 23 flavors. ;0) ), and the list could probably go on. Needless to say, I’m…
Very interesting study going on over at Karen Ehman’s place beginning TODAY! I am so pleased to take part in this study! I’ll be covering “10 Ways to Love on Families with Special Needs Children” on March 28, 2012. Every day of the study there are some FABULOUS ideas and…
Found myself talking to Monday this morning. Our conversation went something like: Good morning, Monday. How your punctuality is never good timing for me. Our family has been swamped with three kiddos in basketball for the last two months. Three practices a week; three games a weekend. Throw in a…
Five minutes of writing. No edits at the Gypsy Mama’s place. This week’s word: BRAVE. Here we go! The giant stood in the valley, day after day, taunting the Israelites. He asked for a man- one brave enough to fight him. Goliath was not only a Philistine; he was huge….
Today I write…not for you. But for me. I write because I love writing. I write because words are my release and my relaxation. I write because the world needs writers. I write because God gave me the gift to write. I write because I don’t need reasons or issues…
Ok, it wasn’t really a physical prison break of the Alcatraz magnitude. But hang with me for this “Matt in Malawi” story, I know you’ll love it. Upon watching the hours of video coverage my man brought back from Africa, my heart opened to his journey in an unexpected way. Throughout the…
