Sterk Christmas Party














I’ve heard it said often, that this is a Christmas like no other! Loss, difficulty, sickness, stress, simplicity, and calm are just a few words that come to mind. I can think of so many that this Christmas will bring many tears, pain, longing, and grieving. And for others, simplicity, calm, reflection, and peace. No…
This past week, we drove up to a cottage on Secord Lake, near Gladwin, MI, for a week’s vacation with my family. This year’s emotions were a bit different, since we didn’t have to drive from MN to get there, but also not have to say goodbye for a few months. It was always a…
Psalm 34:8 – Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! When I think of savoring every blessing, I think of this verse from Psalms. I can’t help but think about what it takes to SAVOR the goodness of the Lord. To SAVOR every blessing. To SAVOR His love. It takes… Slowing Down. Do…
Stats: ~ Height: 35 inches (85th%) ~ Weight: 24.8 lbs (24th%) ~ Doctor said she could stand to gain a bit of weight (dropped from 57th to 24th%), but like she said, it’s hard at her age because she is on the go, non-stop. So, we just have to give her high “good” fat, high protein,…
So glad to have our “Mazy” back after she was pretty down and out the week prior! Her goofiness has reappeared and is just a different kid, like they often say after sicknesses! Dan and I have welcomed it now, but have not had near the severity of it as Mazy did! Did not take…
I feel like this past week was spent getting back in routine, after being gone for Thanksgiving. Mazy takes a little time to adjust back to life (especially sleeping), but by Friday, she was back to her normal self! Granted we will turn around and do it again in a few weeks, but we are…