Months ago our daughter sent me a picture of a frame where you could write answered prayers on hearts and drop them in it. I modified  it to fit us. Yesterday I went to Hobby Lobby and purchased the hearts and markers with no idea what I'd put them in. Determined  not to leave until … Continue reading 2016 We Are Ready!

Never take for granted time spent with family and memories made. You never know when you might not have that opportunity again.As we entered upon this Christmas in a family filled with faith in God we experienced  a different  kind of Christmas.One where we could not all be together for the first time. You realize … Continue reading Family

During  the Christmas  season  we are busy preparing for Christmas  Day. We are searching  for the perfect gifts for everyone, figuring out where our time will be spent. Often, unintentionally,  we loose sight of the real reason  of Christmas.  There is not one perfect  gift you can ever buy someone.  It might seem perfect  at … Continue reading The Perfect Gift

I can't stop thinking of the conversation I had with my teenage daughter last night. She has such a love and passion for Jesus and a faith that is solid, yet the question still comes regardless how strong our faith.It's one question we might not ever understand this side of heaven. "Why do bad things … Continue reading Why Bad Things Happen

The other day as one more thing happened I remember saying to myself under my breath "I give up". Then I heard God softly say "good, go ahead and give up. I am taking care of you."  It was not my problem to fix.In life regardless what happens sometimes we all get to this point.Whether … Continue reading Just Give Up