The War of Independance

I’m not much of a quilter. I enjoy sewing and I appreciate the beauty and intricacy of a fine quilt but I am by no means a master. In fact, while I was going through the process of my latest quilt, the biggest lesson I learned really had nothing at all to do with quilting. The…

5.  God speaks to me through the counsel of the saints. Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.  Whether you are a Christian or not, there will always be people in your life willing to give you a multitude of advice.  Some of it will be…

I looked back through my journal and realized that it has been over a month since I have written.  I have been so tired that day by day has been my limit. Last week, I had the opportunity to take my oldest daughter on a trip to NYC.  After a three hour flight, we were…

As a lifeguard growing up and now as a mum, I have had a lot of practice saying, “Stop”.  “Stop running.” “Stop fighting.”  “Stop arguing.”  “Stop, before you get hurt.” The shrill blast of a Fox 40 whistle is a real attention getter.  It can be more challenging to get our children’s attention at home. …

When I got up this morning and walked down the hall past the living room, the sight before me was one of the most special this Christmas season. One of my girls was snuggled up on the love seat, tucked in next to the tree, reading my Bible.  The living room light was off so…