We LOVED our trip to Savannah and St. Simons Island (with a quick stop at Jekyll Island!) I think part of it was that after 25 years of marriage we've finally learned how to travel together. (Yes, we are slow learners …
Silver Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago today, we said "I do." It hasn't always been easy, but I love who we've become, by the amazing grace of God. …
Let the Lasts Begin!
As of Wednesday afternoon, my youngest child officially entered his senior year of high school. We are now on a countdown of lasts. To be honest, I've never been sentimental about my baby's "lasts." I guess it is because he …
A Very Formal Weekend
This past weekend was very formal for our family. Saturday, our youngest took his girlfriend to prom. Of course, I only have the few pictures of them that were texted to me. Yes, I missed the prom. But it was because we were …
Shifting Roles
Lest there be any doubt that we have entered a new era with our children, the point was demonstrated in our weekend visit to our daughter who is at summer school in another state. She picked us up from the airport, was there …
A Season of Sacrifice
Long ago, when my kids were little, I thought I learned about sacrificial love. I mean I gave up so much during those years—time, money, energy, dreams. Somehow I imagined that would be the pinnacle of the giving up of …
A White Christmas
Two months ago we planned our family "Christmas” celebration for January 9. All of my siblings and their families would be in town—even my sister and her family on furlough from the mission field. We hadn’t all been under one …
Do You Hear Me?
Tuesday night, I writhed in anguish over one of my senior son’s quarterly grades. I’m not one to push at a teacher, especially when it’s a matter of an A versus a B—or even a C. But this was a matter of going into the final …
A Very Different Day
I can’t remember ever spending a holiday without our extended family. I know I’m fortunate in that. But circumstances shifted this year and we found ourselves alone at the last minute. Just my husband and I and our three …
Giving Thanks Day 20
I am thankful that I am looking forward to getting together with my family for Thanksgiving dinner. I always know the food and conversation will be great. What a blessing to not have awkward family relationships to tiptoe …