Thoughts from My Heart

Dear Bloggy Friends, As I have prayed about what to post today, the Lord reminded me that He has given me a platform as a mentor to many.  First and foremost, I have an obligation before Almighty God to share His heart with you, as I have done hundreds of times in the past regarding…

Be The Voice

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves”  Proverbs 31:8a  niv Every night, without exception, my little ones come to me…. and the question is always the same: “Mommy are you going to tuck us in tonight?” I never thought much about it, but more recently I curiously stopped to wonder aloud, “Hey guys, please…

Therapy

Love having so many treasures….big, little and those in between….and love spending time with them…. Recently Autumn and Savannah came for a visit {Karl joined them by air a couple days after they arrived – what a blast – 12 kids, 3 dogs and a mom and a dad}…. And it was soon an official…

It Was Isaiah’s Idea

Bright and early this morning Isaiah and I had to hit the road heading to downtown Phoenix for a doctor’s appointment for him.  He goes fairly often as they are working hard to treat his Arthrogryposis.  When he heard we had an appointment his response was pretty sweet:  “Yes!  Yes! Yes!” His enthusiasm interpreted:  “Alone…

Washed Away

As I was having my morning Confiding Time and praying for all those whose homes, businesses and cities were ravished by Hurricane Sandy, the Lord reminded me of another horrific storm.  He also reminded me that I never told you, my sweet bloggy friends, about that storm. It was April 2011 that Emma and I…

Sandy and You

I was in  college in Downtown Buffalo during the Blizzard of 77.   It would probably only be remembered by those who were living there at the time, but there is no doubt, lives were lost in the days of endless blinding snow.    It was ridiculous!  Drifts were so high that we could actually climb…

Those Little Umbrella Thingys

The other day the kids were swimming in the pool….. Autumn and Savannah have come to spend some time with us {Karl flew in yesterday}…… Well, if you know Autumn, you know how much she loves zebra anything  {and I mean a.ny.t.h.i.n.g.} Anyway, Autumn found a little bathing suit for our little African Princess Ruby……

Choosing Joy

Today I am choosing JOY. It is a choice, right? Cause if I didn’t choose joy, I would be walking around in complete frustration.  Grrrr. And some of the things that make my heart happy are balloons….driving down the road, I sound like a little kid when I start squealing, “Look at the balloons guys!!…