Today we had a beach party! In Texas! In 90-plus-degree heat! In a parking lot! Seriously, it was the annual McGowen Family Carnival, one of our major fundraisers for the year. We were looking forward to being able to go to the carnival this year, since we missed last year’s because of Taylor’s graduation. Now… Continue reading Beach Party!
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The Power of Prayer
The “last-week-of-school” parade has begun. Yesterday it was “last pizza day” and last day of Art (for Trey). My piano students are finishing up their semester. And today, it was the end of my first year with Moms In Touch. I have been longing for a MIT group at our school since Trey started kindergarten. … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
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!
Relay for Life
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Welcome to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Speer Family style! I’ll be your tour guide through an amazing night of celebration, hope, and life…and through an experience that opened my eyes and impacted me deeply.
A Really Good Friday
I already had a Good Friday post, so I’m posting this one a week late. Last Friday we had a really Good Friday. Actually, it was a GREAT Friday, but the calendar specifically says, “Good Friday†so I guess I’m going to have to go with that. Several years ago, when Matt was working for… Continue reading A Really Good Friday
Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition
Hmmm…lemme see…what am I grateful for this week? Oh, you mean BESIDES the fact that my husband no longer has CANCER? That one’s hard to top, for sure. I have cried a lot of happy tears this week, humbled and awed by God’s mercy in choosing to heal Matt’s body. But there is so much… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition
Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt
This week has seemed to be about friends. On Saturday, I had the privilege of getting together with the ladies from my Bible study group last spring. We met over brunch at Panera Bread Company and the company was more delicious than the food. I’m so grateful for the friendship we share, for the way… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt