That Awkward Moment

Recently Ruby and I spent some time  in a waiting room with a bunch of other moms. It was not a place we had been before and the group was made up almost all young women  and their babies. I smiled to myself when we entered and  saw them all  sitting holding their little ones…

Selah With Us This Christmas

No doubt, just like everyone else, our “to do” list can seem endless this time of year…. After many years of wondering how Christmas came speeding upon us with little thought to Christmas and the reason we celebrate it, we’ve come to understand that if  we don’t Selah {rest} and allow God’s peace to  bring us…

She Even Got a Standing Ovation

The Belle of the Ball was elated yesterday that it was finally  her special day. Mommy had been telling Miss Ruby  for weeks that she was going to be honored at the  United Cerebral Palsy Association of Arizona Gala last evening at {of all places}  The Ritz-Carlton…. Miss Ruby giggled and shrieked  as we prepared….

Delirious Cheering

“Come and see what our God has done,  what awesome miracles He performs for people!!” Psalm 66:5 I know there have been quite a few Ruby posts of late. No doubt, our sweet baby girl is making tremendous  strides that are downright crazy fun. And frankly, this wild progress is just too  much to keep to…

The Little Polish Girl…

My dad’s visit was really wonderful. The kids enjoyed getting to know their grandpa. And Ruby loved that Grandpa would talk  and play with her… Check out that “reaching for the ball” stuff. Pffft.  And some said she’d never do anything –  can you imagine – how absurd!!?…. Clearly there was some serious interaction going…

“Weak Made Strong”

Maybe you’re feeling rather weak today.   I know the feeling. Of course, we all know “weak” can mean physically.   It can also mean emotionally or spiritually. There is a powerful song that our church worship team  does every so often.  I think it just might be  my most favorite worship song these days….