Thankful today for:Youtube.com (not all videos obviously, but the ones that touch the heart or make me belly laugh)To honor Steven Curtis Chapman's family and their daughter Maria who was killed this week. I am posting this powerful video. It's long, but worth watching, especially in light of last night's tragedy. This song reminds us to focus on Continue Reading
Thankful for the Love of my Children
Hannah posing on a field trip to a ranch. Precious. A bit too sunny for pictures.Justin did what I asked for this picture. I wanted a different perspective of his face: a distorted view. He may not be happy about this pic, but then again, you can't even tell it's him.Thankful today for the love of my two children. Justin and Hannah.They are Continue Reading
Random Thankful Thursday
(Is it May 1st? Can you believe it was mid-seventies yesterday in Colorado and today it's snow-rain-wind and in the forties? Should I be thankful for this? Or should I not? What happened to Spring?) Thankful this Thursday for:(random list today)* National Day of Prayer today* the support of community as we continue to help a single mom and her Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday January 31st
Thankful this Thursday for: the Writing for the Soul Conference starting tonight. This will be my fifth year attending. There's nothing like being at a five star resort for inspiration, education, and fellowship. I'm always overwhelmed by the people I meet. A couple of them are now some of my closest friends. What a gift! the courage to Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday January 24th
Thankful this Thursday for: *The Word of God. I've been diving in a little deeper again and I've found God to be so comforting and affirming and convicting. *being selected for a blogging award. Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your friendship and encouragement. *Hannah's love notes and forgiveness.My daughter wrote me the sweetest note Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday January 17th
Thankful today for: * a positive e-mail from an editor about an article I wrote. No revisions needed. First time I've ever heard that. * friends who celebrate with me. It's so touching when others are as happy as I am with me. * encouragement and advice from my husband. He recently helped me brainstorm. What a gift to have his wisdom, Continue Reading