Who is your hero? My future principal sat across the desk from me, pen in hand, a giant 3-ring binder in her lap. She looked at me expectantly, as the tape recorder whirred in between us. I was interviewing for a potential teaching position in her district – ideally, in her school – and my… Continue reading Redefining Heroism
Category: I wanna talk about ME
Tidbits, rants, and assorted other musings…all about yours truly!
Committed
Ah, January 1. That glorious day when we say “good bye” to the old and “hello” to the new. That day – that singular day – on the calendar when the blank space of 365 unknowns spreads out before us like a book waiting to be written. That day, much like the first day of… Continue reading Committed
Full of Hot Air
I’m sure you can’t imagine a more fun way to kick-start your Saturday morning than with a pop quiz, so here we go. Does this title refer to: A) Me. B) Matt. C) The great “Mexican Plume”, a.k.a. “The Cap”, a.k.a. the meteorological phenomenon that Texans experience when a thin layer of hot air off… Continue reading Full of Hot Air
Happy Together
Today, we celebrate our 18th anniversary. That’s an entire childhood’s worth of marital bliss. If our marriage was a child, it would now be graduating from high school and preparing to enter college. It could vote. It could hold a driver’s license. In some states, our marriage could legally drink, and in a perplexing train… Continue reading Happy Together
My Story: Following the Leader
One year ago today, on July 14, 2010, my husband was unexpectedly laid off from his job. When Matt told me the news, I also heard the voice of God whispering in my ear…”How far are you willing to go with Me?” and I admit, I was terrified. Terrified of what that meant: would we… Continue reading My Story: Following the Leader
Can u rd ths txt?
It’s my birthday. But I’m not going to tell you how old I am. The people at Chili’s told everyone I’m celebrating 21. And they’re right. This is the 21st celebration of my 21st birthday. I promise you, I remember it just like it was yesterday, which I’m truly convinced it was. In an effort… Continue reading Can u rd ths txt?
Booby-trapped!
********DISCLAIMER********* This is girlfriend humor at its finest. Boys are welcome to read at your own risk. But don’t say I didnt’ warn you. Part of the joy of growing older is the way “routine” medical checkups begin to change. Suddenly, doctors are very interested in the most private parts of your body, needing to… Continue reading Booby-trapped!
Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Texas weather is a funny thing, particularly in the months from October – May. Wet, dry, hot, cold…it’s never quite the same from day to day or even from minute to minute. The constantly changing atmosphere certainly keeps our forecasters on their collective toes. But in the midst of this meteorological unpredictability, there is one… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Waiting for the Blessing
Lately it seems like there’s an epidemic of blessing going around. In the past month I’ve heard story after story of one friend after another who’s been promoted, or moved into their dream home, or been healed from serious illness or injury, or gotten that fancy new car, or seen God move and provide in… Continue reading Waiting for the Blessing
It’s like a snack cake for your soul
I’m not all that much into chicken soup. Don’t get me wrong, chicken soup definitely has its place in the grand scheme of life. But for me, comfort foods are more about sweets you can sink your teeth into than watered-down broth with slurpy noodles. And frankly, Little Debbie snack cakes make me happy. They… Continue reading It’s like a snack cake for your soul