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When I was younger, there was nothing quite so dull as talking about genealogy.  My eyes would glaze over as I listened to my grandparents talk about our relatives.  Now, I wish I had paid more attention.  I want to know about these relatives that came before me.  What were their stories?  What made themContinue reading “Genealogy”

I am not sure how many times I have found myself standing over a sink with stain remover in one hand and a piece of clothing in the other. With three kids, there have been many stained articles over the years.  The most recent stain involved my daughters’ favorite jeans and a brand-new shirt.  SheContinue reading “Stain Remover”

Have you ever felt like your life is like living in a boxing ring? After a couple of rounds, you quickly figure out that you are in over your head and outmaneuvered. You are going against a crafty foe, Satan. No matter how old you are, you are a newbie.  Your opponent has had thousandsContinue reading “Boxing Match”

 My daughter spent the summer with us before beginning her full-time job in Dallas.  She likes to do activities on the weekend, especially outdoor enterprises.  She has done hiking before, but my husband and I are not avid outdoors people. We decided to take a hike up Crowder Mountain.  We felt we could handle thisContinue reading “Mountain Climbing”

My family and I began a new journey in January, ’18.  We, four of us, moved from Texas to North Carolina. I left my oldest child in Texas as she was in college. It was difficult but we felt it was what God had for us.  Everything fell into place.  God gave us a greatContinue reading “God’s Provision”

I feel like I have done a lot of wandering in the wilderness of life over the past 22 years.  Never quite sure where I would end up.  Many moves, new houses, schools for kids, and new churches have left me feeling alone and wandering.  Where are my roots? Who are my people? Where doContinue reading “Peace in the Desert”