This past week the word for Advent was HOPE. Was there a time when hope is not needed? Never. It was hard week for our son who received word one of his close friends was in a severe car accident. It was a shock. Kyle is still not breathing on his own after 2 surgeries. He has feeling in…
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Forever Family…Scarlet Cord
“An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb This ancient proverb is referred to by families as they adopt their Chinese children. Many come to believe this invisible red thread connects them with the children of their hearts as they weave together…
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A Kid’s Point of View
Hi Mom. When you find this in the morning you can either A) Post it but delete this line B) delete it C) Keep it tucked away and do a later post about post that never gotten posted. This is what came on my screen. I was surprised. and so encouraged. You know those days when… you…
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Crazy October
I just read there are only 7 more Fridays until Christmas. Pressure is in the air. I don’t even have all my fall bins down from the attic yet. Are you able to breathe just thinking about that? And I don’t think I’ll get them down! I may get the turkey dishes from the mud room. We like our turkey…
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Chili Our Way
We had chili last night. It is an easy meal to prepare and easy to serve to the girls who were coming and going last night. This is Mom’s recipe minus the beans. I didn’t have any and the girls aren’t crazy about them anyway. Just a few, please. Growing up we had it regularly once cool weather came….
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