A year ago today we experienced the end of a chapter in our life. It was not the end of the story, as the book is not yet finished; just a big chapter. As a result of previous heart condition, with ongoing complications, Kristin is not able to carry children of our own. Through the…
We made the trek once again! On Wednesday after youth group, Dan and I drove through the night, back to our home state of Michigan. Actually DAN drove through the night; he drove the whole way while I slept peacefully in the passenger’s seat. He is one of those crazy people that can stay awake…
I am probably safe to say we all have one: a junk drawer. Some junk drawers literally do consist of JUNK – half of the stuff in them is not even worth keeping. Some junk drawers consist of the biggest hodge-podge of stuff – batteries, gum, tape, you name it. Some junk drawers are so…
It’s time for another potluck or family gathering and you are in charge of dessert. Do you dread the question “can you bring a dessert?” That is a question that I used to not have an answer to – though after a few years of collecting some good recipes, I now have go-to recipes that…
I have had a few people ask me how to start a blog. I can tell them “oh, it’s really simple,” but I remember being that person wondering “how DO you start one?” I decided to take the time to do a little tutorial on how to start a blog. Why? Because I have been…
Do you have old bananas that are turning brown, mushy, and are not appetizing to even look at? Before you throw them out, consider using them and making banana bread! Or, if you do not have time to make banana bread with the next few days, freeze the old bananas and when you are…
