Give Me a Sign {Literally}!!

Recently I encouraged my bloggy friends to write a story about the faithfulness of  God in their lives – no doubt, God is at work all around us – we just have to stop  and celebrate!!  And think about it – hearing each other’s stories would be used to  build all of our faith!  …

Two Are Better Than One

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.  For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone  when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together,  they keep warm, but how can one keep…

Around the Corner

Yesterday as Dw and I were talking about a current  situation we have been walking through, suddenly the Lord brought this story to mind. So I reminded that sweet man of mine about it  and in recounting the story again we both were greatly encouraged. It is so good to tell each other the stories…

Why Do I Need You?

Please do not skim, it’s all too important in understanding  why I’m asking you to help…. As I’ve mentioned several times over the years,  when I began writing at our Place Called Simplicity,  I simply thought I would be writing a public journal  for our family. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought …

Our Little Chin*se Princess

Some days it just feels too overwhelming to share  *all*  of our lives with the blog world,  not sure why,  but it just does. So I hadn’t shared that our little Chin*se Princess has been very sick. For a couple of weeks now. High fevers. The ER. Meds. Even higher fevers. Doctor visits. More high…

It’s Today

The surgeon’s office was able to reschedule Ruby’s surgery. We are heading to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in a few minutes. I haven’t mentioned this surgeon before, but when we met him a couple of months ago, like always, I showed him Ruby’s picture when she was found, and one that I have not publicly shown….

Bit of a Prep

I have asked for friends to join in a  day of Prayer and Fasting tomorrow July 30, 2013 But I know many of you have been wondering about fasting: Why fast? How to fast? As I type this, I realize I really need to write a series about Fasting. It’s too involved to really do…