Are You Stuck in Safe?

by | Aug 2, 2011 | Connect, Encourage, Grow | 8 comments

I have 4 kids. Ages 21 months to almost 12 years. Sometimes it is easier to just stay home. Stick to the plan. Hunker down in routine. In fact, I like it there. Home. Safe. Easy. (Well, not really easy, but predictable.) But, this week I realized that there is one...

Multitude Monday

by | Aug 1, 2011 | Multitude Monday, Thankful | 3 comments

Counting 1,000 Gifts…. #947  A little French Cafe and the most insane chocolate almond croissant with Robin! #948  Painted pianos in old town meant for public serenades. #949  One last night of fun {pizza and ice cream with time to play of course}. #950...

Summer Postcard

by | Jul 27, 2011 | Connect, Parenting | 12 comments

Hey there! So this is where I’ve been, and the view is amazing!  I have had chance to stand on this mountain many times before and it never gets old.  As I find my way back to sea level this week, I don’t want to forget this time with my family and the...

Multitude Monday

by | Jul 25, 2011 | Multitude Monday, Thankful | 4 comments

Counting 1,000 Gifts… #926  Sisters who are friends…most of the time. #927  A first time pony ride with big smiles. #928  Lunch with Robin. #929  More ice cream than I really should be eating….it is so good! #930  Meeting other bloggers with a...

Are You Afraid?

by | Jul 21, 2011 | Books, Encourage, Words To Live By | 6 comments

Then, after an awful pause, the deep voice said, “Susan.” Susan made no answer but the others thought she was crying. “You have listened to fears, child,” said Aslan. “Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?”...