Unfolding a piece of paper, Grace began reading off a list of names. “Jaden, Michael, Jake, Brittany, and Jessie...”“What are you doing honey?” I asked.“Our school is selling candy-grams, for $1.00 I can send a message and have a candy cane delivered to someone’s home room.” She smiled.I know all of Grace’s closest friends and had never heard … [Read more...]
What does a veteran mean to me? By, Grace (11)
As the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine, my love of our country is part of my genetic makeup. When my daughter Grace brought home her essay from school: "What Does A Veteran Mean To Me?" my heart melted. I thought Memorial Day weekend would be the perfect time to share her words with you below.What does a veteran mean to me? It means … [Read more...]
Rain Camping – I Don’t Recommend It.
I've just returned from four days of camping...in the rain. Once your sleeping bag and pillow are a cold, wet, blob, you might as well pack it up and head home, except I couldn't. Twenty of us parents were in this for the long haul. I plastered a smile on my face, helped to dig trenches around flooded tents, hugged children who were … [Read more...]
Do You Have Any Idea?
Grace, You made me cry today. Your father interrupted my cleaning-frenzy (which you know doesn't happen often.) and made me sit down. I just had to hear you sing, he told me.Standing there, all elbows and knees, timidly singing into an office stapler, you stole my heart. Do you have any idea how precious you are to me?I remember being in 5th grade. … [Read more...]
Love…
Love that goes upward is worship. Love that goes outward is affection. Love that stoops.... is grace. -Donald Barnhouse, late pastor and Bible scholar … [Read more...]
