David. His name means beloved. My child of laughter. The child who desires joy before anything else is graduating. When he was born I remember thinking, What do I do with a little boy? Being raised in a predominantly female family, I didn't understand boys. His big sister pushed aside her Barbies and made a special place for him. Still, she … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
How to Stay Happily Married on Mother’s Day
There’s something about runny eggs and lumpy pancakes served by dimpled hands and chubby cheeks that makes my mom-heart all a-flutter. So, what does marriage and Mother's Day have to do with one another? Alot. As much as I love to watch my own four attempt to honor me, I’ve been known to be a bit cranky on Mother’s Day. No, not with my … [Read more...]
When God Says Get Out of the Boat–Get Out of that Boat!
“You’re moving to Nashville, Tennesse? Really? Why? ” Questions like these are tough to answer. There isn’t one specific reason. What makes a fourth-generation Californian uproot her life and move 2300 miles away? It’s crazy, really. How do I share with the people I love that I'm feeling called there? When I handed my life over to Jesus I … [Read more...]
