We got to see the total eclipse on April 8. It was so much more awe-inspiring than I expected it to be. But as the world turned back to light and I started my short walk home, I started thinking about the brilliance of the …
Total Solar Eclipse!
I don’t know what you are doing on Monday, April 8, but North and Central Texas residents are in a frenzy over the coming total solar eclipse. Since the path runs through Dallas-Ft. Worth and down to Austin, many of our small …
A Week of Introverting
My husband was gone all week on a business trip. And I stayed at home. I don’t do that very often, but I just wanted to be in my house after so long out of it. I had planned to have my dear friend visit …
The Precipice of 2024
I’ve always been a lists and goals girl. My excitement in every “new” start, whether the beginning of summer, a new school year, or a new calendar year, is the movement toward my goals for those segments of time. So a few …
Fire and Faith by Kristin Jack
Back in 2022, I “met” Kristin Jack when he hired me to edit his historical novel based on Sebastian Castellio’s friendship, and then theological war, with John Calvin. To be honest, it read more like a history book than a …
A Reminder of God’s Faithfulness
I love the color blue. I especially love using it in my home. When we moved into this house three years ago, my friend Mary suggested I do a blue-and-white plate grouping on my dining room wall. I loved the idea, but I’m …
We are home
WE. ARE. IN. The furniture is back. Some pictures are on the wall. Everything is complete except the shower glass (which should be installed next week) and dealing with a broken granite piece on the back of my vanity …
Not the post I thought I’d be writing today
I had a post drafted for today, one detailing my excitement over cataract surgery that would be happening and how my restored eyesight would be an answer to my preteen prayer so long ago. But alas, it was not to …
A House Update
It seems soooooo long since we started this house nightmare/journey. And for so long it seemed the work was progressing so slowly. But finally, things are moving! The hardwood floors are down, which makes it look …
The Details of the Story
Hey y'all! My husband and I are on a much-needed vacation. I'll tell you more about it in October. Today I'd love to introduce you to my dear friend Carrie Stephens. I'm so looking forward to reading this book she wrote with …