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!
Category: Life’s like that
Posts about life and the way we live
It’s a Zoo!
At least that’s how it must feel to the kindergarten teachers at the end of the year! No, wait…we really DID go to the zoo! The kindergarten classes were schedule to go to the Dallas Zoo on May 8. Everything was all set: forms returned, money turned in, schedules arranged…and then the swine flu hit… Continue reading It’s a Zoo!
Threads of Gratitude: Old Glory Edition
It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is only a few days away. You know, the day that officially ushers in the summer season. The day that reverses the social taboo against wearing white shoes and/or sandals. The day that we get together for cookouts, swim parties, boating on the lake, or just tackling a… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Old Glory 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.
Ever wonder….?
It’s Friday. We all need a laugh, don’t we? Only in America …do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in America …do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke. Only… Continue reading Ever wonder….?
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
Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
What can I say that I haven’t already said? This week was all about Relay for Life and the celebration of Matt’s victory over cancer. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Literally. And it even says “Survivor.” What more, honestly, can I be grateful for? I have my husband back. My worst fears were… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
You can do it. He can help.
With great thanks to my Bible study leader for sending me this! Feel free to comment and add your own. This could be lots of fun! A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas… Continue reading You can do it. He can help.
Threads of Gratitude: Warning Label Edition
Today I’m just grateful to be here. Perhaps I should back up a bit. Yesterday, I had a frightening experience. And though I’ve made it through safely, that doesn’t change my perspective one bit. To coin a phrase, I’ll start at the very beginning (because that’s a very fine place to start)… I awoke yesterday… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Warning Label Edition