Start: Do What’s Necessary

“Just keep walking down the hall.” (I’m sure I looked like a walking pressure cooker.) “Breathe in, breathe out. Come on.  Keep breathing.” “Turn the corner.”  “There’s the desk.”  “This is for you.”  The sweet lady at the desk handed me a sheet of paper. “Thank you.” “Do I dare look down?” “PASSED!!!” “Seriously? I’ve gotta make sure.  Yes, I […]

Ready to Get Out of the Quicksand?

My firstborn, Savannah, was always the first to line up, volunteer, and go first.  I’d say she was a natural leader.   When I look back at school or family pictures, more times than not, she was “front and center” … or as close as she could get.  No matter what the activity, she would just jump in with minimal regard […]

Heaven at Home: Be a Peacemaker

November 4th is a monumental day in our home.  It’s a day with eternal significance and impact which will be felt, not only November 4th, but forever. November 4th isn’t significant in our life because it’s the day that Grover Cleveland, Ronald Reagan, or Barack Obama were elected president. No, it’s not significant because it’s the day that Mary Todd […]