(Email subscribers if you can't see this video, view it on my blog HERE or see the video where it came from Kayden + Rain from Nicole Byon on Vimeo.) I love the way children teach us to celebrate life and all of its wonder. I live for more wonder. Sweet little Kayden is living in the moment and her fullness of joy brings tears to my eyes. This Continue Reading
Free To Celebrate
(day 21 of my 31 day blog series: Live Free. ) Today is a day for me to celebrate. It's my birthday and even though I'm not big on parties or planning anything fancy or even gifts, I am big on thanking God for life. And not just the good parts of life, ALL of it. Even the ugly parts that gave me empathy for others, the breakthroughs I've fought Continue Reading
Add Laughter to Your To-Do List
On Sunday, my family and I spent an hour and a half sitting in a historical building, enjoying and laughing at a live comedy show. Yes, it was Mother’s Day and yes, that’s what I wanted to do. Why? Because I value laughter. Plus I know the comedian, she’s a sweet friend. Do you value laughter? Why or why not? Did you know Continue Reading
Silly Saturdays – Take 7
Sharing a sample of a drama I did last spring. The theme of the retreat weekend was "Life on the Vine" based on John 15 about the vine and the branches. Yes, I am silly. Just a little. :-) (Watch on YouTube here) Continue Reading
Silly Saturdays – Take 6
Silly Saturday here again. Here's a pic from my anniversary trip to San Diego last year. And while my husband and I were there, we won free tickets to the Padres baseball game. The San Diego Padres mascot makes me smile. I wonder who is in this suit. A guy or girl? Young or old? I wonder what I would act like if I were in a costume like Continue Reading
Lord, Bring On the Laughter and the Tears
What makes you laugh and cry? For me, it’s looking through my photos and seeing recent memories with my family. Times that only happen once or two a year these days. If only we could have more time together. . .But that isn’t always possible living a couple states apart. (a special gift for me from my mom) (A giggly, wiggly Continue Reading