While enjoying my Sunday afternoon- iced tea in one hand, newspaper in the other, I stumbled across an interview with actor Shia LaBeouf. If you have children you might remember him as the star from the Transformers or Holes movies. His interview left me feeling pretty sad.At 23 years old he is at the top of the fame and fortune mountain and has … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
Take a Peek
If you haven't paid a visit to The Ivy Path, today is your lucky day. Barbara recently wrote a post about "Busyness and Your Calling" that blessed my heart. Both are topics dear to me, so I just had to share with you.I mean really, what a great thing to find another blogger who has said it perfectly.Saved me lots of time. Thanks Barbara!Head over, … [Read more...]
In Case You Were Wondering…
We have a new church home.After almost a year of seeking God for answers to where we should be. Or rather, where He wanted us to be. We are finally home. It was where we felt Him leading in the very beginning. Too bad we didn't listen to Him the first time. At forty-one years old, I still have obedience issues.There has been so much I've learned … [Read more...]
It’s a Gift
I can find humor in almost any situation. It's a gift. Not something I asked for or even prayed for, but a gift God has given me. Being raised by a family who loved to laugh has helped out a bit too. If you asked me what we did for fun while growing up, it would be sitting in our family room on our scratchy brown sofa or around our our white enamel … [Read more...]
Why?
"Why?" The word alone can send even the most sane mother into early menopause. If I had a nickel for every time one of my children asked me "Why?" I could buy a one-way ticket to my early 30's.For fun, I thought I'd turn the tables and share a few personal why's from my own middle-aged treasure trove.Why do I crave 1,000 calorie treats right before … [Read more...]
