The to-do list for today is longer than my arm:Clean out the dining roomHang welcome bannerRed balloonsClear a shelf in the bathroomPlan mealsGrocery shopClean bathroomsIronLaundryGet tire checked, etc. etcMy 72 year old dad is coming to live with us right on the tails of our baby going to college. Just when I thought the nest would be empty:Our oldest daughter moved home!Her friend has joined us too!My dad is coming to live with us and will be making his new home in what was our dining ... Read More about Can’t find the red balloons
A hairdryer and a song
How is it that you, my baby Victoria, are 18 now? Weren't we just laying on a quilt in the yard watching the clouds and talking about you being old enough to go to school? This phase of high school graduation and knowing you will leave for college soon, has my emotions on a roller coaster ride.It was during those pre-school years that you started a sweet after bath ritual. On tip toes you would stand on top of the commode to see yourself in the mirror, as you would belt out a song ... Read More about A hairdryer and a song
Waiting
He was not on time. He was not even close to being on time, by at least two hours. By the time he showed up to load the lawnmower for repair, my flesh was ready to tell him how late he was, how I had plans to do "this and that" in town and it did not include waiting for hours for him to arrive. Now, I'd been busy in the wait time, accomplishing other tasks on my to-do list; but I would still find myself glancing out the window and even called the shop because they'd said the ... Read More about Waiting
God is still in the miracle business
July 16, 1988 We are celebrating 23 years of marriage today.And we are proof that God still performs miracles today.This last year has held many challenges. I've not blogged since September 2010 and part of the reason was because of struggles in our marriage, family and home. We have not arrived by any means; but praise His Name, God is still in the miracle working business! ... Read More about God is still in the miracle business
Standing on our bridges
I've decided, we live in an area with the most beautiful views.On the way home the other night, we stopped on a beautiful old steel truss bridge to take this picture. The bridge is a two lane, but it is a very snug two lane. It's the kind that I find myself holding my breath if another car going the opposite direction passes. We were the only car on the bridge when I started snapping pictures and Victoria alerted me when another car was waiting to get on the bridge to cross.Our lives have ... Read More about Standing on our bridges
