A New Name
Salem’s had a ton of questions about Jesus and heaven for a while. We as adults have so many statements that we say in common “christianese” that make sense to us because we’ve been emmersed in this language for such … Continued
Needed Contrast
A few days ago the kids and I stopped by Hobby Lobby on our trip out of town. I love looking around at all of the home decor, especially the artwork, clocks and unique metal pieces. I enjoy home design … Continued
When Fear Fights for the Throne
When talking with women, it is pretty obvious. Many women struggle with fear and anxiety and it’s no small thing. In regular conversations with women I know in all walks of life I get the honor of praying for and … Continued
When the Old Has to Die, So the New Can Come
We were sitting on a beach in Cozumel when I got the devastating news. It may not have been devastating to everyone, but it really crushed me. I was sitting and visiting with Danny and a friend of ours when … Continued
When it Costs Something
This morning I was once again struck by a passage in 2 Samuel that always hits me to the core- but today in a very personal way. In 2 Samuel chapter 24 David calls for a census in Israel, which … Continued
Gearing Up for Activation Day
We cannot believe it, but we are a mere two weeks and a few days from activation day for Chapel! On February 5th she will have her cochlear implant “turned on” and we are all brimming with excitement. We are … Continued
A Matter of Perspective
Only a couple of weeks ago my mom came down from Arkansas for a visit and we made the spontaneous decision to go out of town to take the kids, along with a cousin to see a Christmas movie. My … Continued
MRI Results
We finally heard back from the ENT who had ordered the sedated MRI for Chapel. We had expected a one to three day response and it was nearly 2 weeks. The ENT gave us so much information and it’s difficult … Continued
Chapel Update
Yesterday we finally were able to attend the long awaited cochlear implant appointment. Danny wasn’t able to ride up for the appointment as planned, but my awesome Deddy rode along with me for the appointments which I am so grateful … Continued