When Dan and I moved from Minnesota to Michigan over 2 years ago, there was much anticipation within our hearts. Minnesota was an incredible place of healing for us – in every aspect of life. We both knew though, that we eventually wanted Mazy to grow up by her cousins and grandparents, and us, likewise….
Last winter, a friend of mine and I were talking about the whole Elf on the Shelf idea, and I kept thinking, “Mazy would get such a kick out of this!” That same friend was able to find a steal of a deal on the Elf on the Shelf, so this year, I am running…
One of the most profound, yet simple facts about the Bible is that it is useful and applicable to EVERY part of life. There is nothing on this earth, that the Bible doesn’t hit on or apply to. You may think oh, but there are “new” issues in our world now – well, the Bible…
I am someone who is just a tad obsessed with Christmas. So much so, that I start playing Christmas music MONTHS in advance, not because I want to overlook the other holidays in between, but because Christmas music has a way of singing to my soul and helping me remember why I am here. Not…
The other night, I had an idea to do a few fall crafts with Mazy in the morning. I pinned the ideas on Pinterest and made sure I had the right items to make them. I couldn’t wait to show her when she woke up, what I had come up with. There was this beautiful…
Written last week: This post, I write while I am sitting beside my hospital bed, waiting to hear if I will be discharged or not. As I gaze out the window and realize that I soon will be stepping into “the world” again, I can’t help but reflect on my life. Such a heavy thought…
