What If My Husband Isn’t Into It?

Something is on my heart that I need to share. We’ll be back next week with another Memorial Box Monday. I’m sorry for any inconvenience. I’ve gotten literally dozens and dozens and dozens of letters from women asking something like this: What if my husband isn’t into adoption? or What if my husband doesn’t want…

The Front Page

We woke up this morning to find that somewhere along the way, completely unbeknownst to any of us, a photographer from the local paper had snapped a picture of Emma walking with the Blue Star Moms in the parade. Emma was carrying the picture of a young man serving, whose parents/family were unable to attend…

Only One Life

Ahhhh……where to begin….where to begin?As I was thinking about this post, I was thinking about the highs and lows of life. Just two years ago on July 11th, Dw called me from Africa and said, “Linny, how big are your arms?” “Oh Whitey, how many are you bringing me? How many?” The amazing thrill and…

Just a Quiet Day

It’s been a quiet day on the home front. The kids and I sat on the porch while I sipped coffee and we ate pumpkin bars I had made a few days ago. This afternoon Emma and I have been working on wreaths for above our beds. Emma’s making two…one for above Elizabeth and Jubilee’s…

Crazy Love Challenge #4

Liberty has allergies and her eyes are swollen,but wanted you to see our Crazy Love shirts… Today’s service in the park {and baptismal beside the river} was awesome!! A young man who had come to help cater the picnic, listened to the service and prayed to receive Christ on the side. He then said he…

Sunday Snapshot:: {Summer Chillin}

Am I the only person out there who loves summer best? Personally, I wish it was all year long {sorry, ski fans – I can’t help it!}. To see more Sunday Snapshot’s brought to you by Stefanie – click below: ***************************************** I’ll be back later to do a Crazy Love Challenge post….but first we’re off…

Gardening: {With a Boatload}

I really can’t think of much I would rather do then work outside in the garden as a family. There is something so gratifying about working hard {and playin’ hard} and seeing the fruits of our labor. Last week-end we worked together and put in our garden. Dw had built some raised beds out of…