We have developed a completely new vocabulary, living with a toddler. One that usually makes no sense to anyone else but us, yet a vocab that has taught me far greater than new words. Let me share just a few: Sup-pa = pizza Amen = when she’s done reading a book gawk = milk George…
I never thought I would say that. I know I have mentioned this story in the past, but it stands repeating since this is the perfect example of how messy and Kristin do not always match up. One day I was busy preparing food for many occasions when a youth group kid randomly stopped by….
As I think about Christmas being just around the corner, I can’t help but think about how I live my life!? Do I live my life for ideas of who I want to be and the stuff I surround myself with, or do I live in contentment, joy, and peace? Dan and I were busy…
I love bright sunny spring days. The touch of the warm sun on my ever-so-pale Dutch skin, after a bitter cold winter, as the leaves start to break through with new life. There is so much promise and excitement. Really, those days I just stand back and appreciate the goodness soaked within the day. Then…
Are you “WHOA-ED” by life? I have been thinking about that as I have watched Mazy grow. A little 20 month old has taught me so much about living and loving life. I watch her just soak in so much about life – even to the point where she says “WHOA” in amazement, as she…
A few weeks ago, I shared on my facebook page, an urgent request for prayers for my Uncle Terry. He was diagnosed with viral encephalitis, a diagnosis that at one point, we thought would take his life. He went to the ER on a Sunday afternoon and by 10pm that night, he was unresponsive, was…
