Most of you don’t know this, but I have a deep fascination with Texas thunderstorms. Seriously. Like to the point where I have dreams of being a storm chaser. Of getting up close and personal with nature’s fury. Of facing a tornado head-on and living to tell the tale. Of one day in heaven getting… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Nylon Umbrella Edition
Category: I wanna talk about ME
Tidbits, rants, and assorted other musings…all about yours truly!
Threads of Gratitude: School Backpack Edition
Today is the last day of school. Wow. 180 days of learning…over. My baby’s first year of school…done. How in the world did this happen? I’ve already written a post expressing my gratitude for their teachers and the staff at McGowen, so I won’t repeat myself. But I do have to brag a little. Because… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: School Backpack Edition
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
When my children were babies, our Saturdays weekends revolved around activities where we could be assured of being home in time for afternoon naps. At least one of us would be tied to the house for a good three hours between lunch and dinner. Sometimes I’d sigh longingly and be anxious for the day when… Continue reading Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Music to My Ears
Tonight was the annual Music by DESign Spring Recital. It’s been 10 years since I first began teaching piano. Wow…a whole decade of music! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I’d be doing this for 10 years. Tonight was all about the students: their progress and their achievements. For the first… Continue reading Music to My Ears
Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Tomorrow is my annual Music by DESign piano recital. It’s a formal affair with students dressing up and performing on a stage with a grand piano. They receive their awards and we celebrate their accomplishments. And then we eat cake. I like to have a reception following the recital as a way of saying “thank… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.
Oh, how every child hates those words. How I hated them as a single, childless teacher, too. But now that I am a mom, I do understand. There is a certain lexicon of motherhood. Every mother, regardless of age, background, or religion, has the same vocabulary. We soak our brains in the same pool of… Continue reading Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.
Threads of Gratitude: The Tie that Binds Edition
After the retreat last weekend, I’m on a high. A huge, happy, overwhelmed high. So many wonderful memories, so many new friends, so many happy moments that have bonded me to my sisters in Christ. I’m so excited about the opportunity to get to know these women better over the coming months, and to build… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: The Tie that Binds Edition
Extravagant Worship
It’s been an amazing weekend. A-MAZ-ING. Incredible. Beyond description. More than I could have hoped for. And God met me here. This morning (well after the aerobics class that Tamra and I were the ONLY ones to show up for!) we enjoyed a time of worship. Our awesome praise team led us in a time… Continue reading Extravagant Worship
Extreme Love
Wow. What else can I say? Wow. What a day. I’m overwhelmed…with extreme love. It’s been an amazing weekend so far. Last night we had an incredible time of worship. Our worship team is so talented, and they have such hearts for Jesus. Our worship time was moving, precious, and beautiful. A perfect way to… Continue reading Extreme Love
Overwhelmed!
Today I embark on a new journey – my first ever women’s retreat with McKinney Fellowship! I have heard from our life group that these retreats are not-to-be-missed. They are amazing. You laugh, you cry, you create memories and legends that live long after the retreat is over. I am really looking forward to this,… Continue reading Overwhelmed!