So very thankful

There aren’t enough words to say how thankful I am. Photos will have to do. I am thankful for my husband (who doesn’t like pictures) for letting me cackle and cackle with my family until my throat hurt – and still loves me. A friend who is feeling much better after a spinal cord injury that caused muscle spasms. He’s on a cocktail of steroids and painkillers. A wonderful sister.. Read More

Watch out, Mom!

I have the biggest feeling of accomplishment right now. I made my mom’s famous chicken noodle soup, from scratch, all by myself. This chicken noodle soup is like nothing you’ve ever tasted. It’s home. It will cure a cold and make anyone feel like they are the most loved person in the world. It brought me home from college. We served it at our wedding nearly a year ago and.. Read More

Wake up call

Rafa came across a funny verse today: Proverbs 27:14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning can be taken as a curse! Rafa read the verse out loud to Hawk, hoping he will take the hint 😉 But seriously, I didn’t know that the way I wake Rafa up every morning is Biblical! I get up first and shower. Then, I sit on the edge of the bed,.. Read More

Our first snow

We woke up to a beautiful sight this morning – our first snow in our new home. This is the view from our window. Can you see the beautiful red berries peaking out from under the snow? Unfortunately, our wake-up call came at 4 a.m. Our electricity went out and the power box emits a high-pitched squeal when the juice is suddenly cut. We took care of the noise and.. Read More

Small group time

We had a fantastic weekend with our small group brothers and sisters at our retreat. Along with seven other couples, we set time aside to learn and laugh together. It is so good to just be together – no rush, no distractions. Just time to enjoy the company of the friends we share life with. The highlight of the weekend was hearing the testimony of others. I used to be.. Read More

Weekend in pictures

The weekend in pictures! Here is the happy bride – she found her dress! When I got home, we played with Hawk’s favorite toy, Octy. Rafa carving a pumpkin for the first time ever! Hawk posed in his Halloween costume next to the pumpkin. We roasted the seeds while we gave out some candy. Then the boys all cuddled on the couch.