During the field trip to Cheyenne Canyon, I cannot believe how many S, S & L posts I experienced through looking and listening. What a gift! I can't keep up with writing them lately. God is amazing, I'm captured by His presence! The more I praise and thank Him, the more joy I feel. Thank you, Jesus! It's only by your grace that I see and hear Continue Reading
Stop, Look-n-Listen: Load
Do you ever have one of those days where you feel like you carrying a heavy load? So much responsibility. Major choices to make. I know I do. Recently on a day when I needed some encouragement, I saw this truck on the interstate. This image spoke of God's greater truth. Take a closer look with me. See this truck? Now check out the mud flaps. Continue Reading
Stop, Look-n-Listen: Holes
Last November, I kept hearing this strange sound while I was alone. I'd sit and journal or blog in the quiet, only to be disturbed by tap, tap, tap, tap. It would go off and on. I thought it might be my neighbors doing something in their yard. Maybe some sort of hammering tool. Then one afternoon when I was putting away Hannah's clean clothes in Continue Reading
Calling All Dreamers
Yesterday at a friend’s house for a fall brunch, I sat and ate with five women I didn’t know. With a list of icebreaker questions we kept the conversation going. What is one of your dreams? Elaborate.I blurted out, “I have lots of dreams. I want to go on a mission’s trip, learn a second language, learn to play an instrument, and open up a coffee Continue Reading
Words Matter: Slackers
Slackers. What do you think?Well, that's the name of the neighborhood skateboarding team my son, Justin, is a part of. The name drives me crazy.A few weeks ago, Justin and his buddy wanted to wear these t-shirts for "twin day" at school. I threw a fit. I didn't want people to think I endorse this dumb name. Also I didn't want him to be made fun of. Continue Reading
Storm Clouds
(This is dedicated to my dear friend, Donna. She appreciates beauty in nature like I do.) I took these photos last summer right after a tornado happened near by. These clouds were like nothing I had ever seen before. Stunning. Beautiful. They remind me of the blessing that comes after a storm. As I write this, I can think of many people I Continue Reading