(UPDATE May 2012: I do a skit in my talks now. And guess what? My dream came true. I'm a chicken covered in feathers for all to us. And, yes, I do my own version of the chicken dance. Isn't God funny?) I finally captured a video of Chicken I love to watch. Tonight he was dancing in the rain. Even better...Hannah and I couldn't keep our Continue Reading
I Dream of Doing the Chicken Dance
(UPDATE May 2012: I do a skit in my talks now. And guess what? My dream came true. I'm a chicken covered in feathers for all to us. And, yes, I do my own version of the chicken dance. Isn't God funny?) There's a story behind me taking pictures of Chicken. When I tell friends this story, they laugh. So get ready to see more than a Continue Reading
What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
As a contributing writer for Weused2bu (a ministry for younger women/teens), I wrote an article about self image called "What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?" Here's the start:How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? I used to primp for two hours straight. Drove my parents crazy! I felt better about myself after I curled or Continue Reading
Accepting the Skin You’re In
My daughter Hannah has freckles. Cute ones on her nose and cheeks. We've always told her they are angel kisses, so as she got new ones she felt special. Lately there has been a change in Hannah's attitude about her freckles. She's made weird comments like, "I'm afraid I'm going to turn into one BIG freckle." The other night Hannah broke down Continue Reading
Real Beauty Often Includes Scars
This in honor of one of my life hero's, my brother, Ryan. (Hopefully I'm quoting his life and words correctly.) Ryan is hugging SANTA, my husband.When Ryan was three and a half, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. Ryan endured two long years of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Against all odds and thanks to much Continue Reading