Packing…there is a certain art to getting all of your belongings packed into a trailer. Lots of twisting and turning and rearranging are necessary to make everything fit in the space allowed. As we have been helping our son pack to move, I have been thinking about how my days feel much like the trailer … Continue reading Packing and Unpacking Your Life →

What does Christmas mean to you? I think the true meaning of Christmas can be summed up in one word….LOVE. We look forward to spending time with those we love. Miles may separate but we still long to spend Christmas together. To some it means the absence of loved ones. Many circumstances can make it … Continue reading Christmas Love →

No matter what brings fear into your life, you can always trust that God is there with you to give hope and strength. I found this poem wanted to share with you today. Just click the title to be directed to the website. Just Trust!.

Are you offended when people replace "Christmas" with "Xmas"? I have seen this all my life and have often wondered why the most important part of the word "Christmas" was being replaced with an "X"? To me, the letter "X" symbolizes the marking out of something. Like crossing off the items on my shopping list. … Continue reading Merry Xmas or Christmas? →

It is really embarrassing to fall in front of people.  Most of the time, we jump up hoping no one actually saw us bite the dust.  Several years ago, a student ran across the playground looking the opposite direction.  Before I even saw him coming, I was knocked to the ground.  My lunch was splattered … Continue reading Get Up and Carry On →