December 31, 2003 was a great day. My family spontaneously planned a trip to Indiana to visit my best friend, Caroline. We drove out that day and got to reconnect with her and her family after 14 months apart. Over the next 4 days, we would have many new inside jokes, play dozens of games…
As I mentioned yesterday, this past week I’ve been busy carving stamps. When I first started letterboxing a year ago, Curtis told me to think about stamps I’d like to carve and plant. The very first thing that came to mind was an “Emperor’s New Groove” series. (If you have never seen that movie, please…
Today’s reflection on marriage is about another big thing that wasn’t really a big part of my life before getting married, and now is something that goes on daily: cooking! Before getting married, I knew the basics, thanks to my wonderful mother who homeschooled me and used cooking and cleaning in the kitchen as an…
This past week, home has just felt so much farther away. There have been storms, damage, and loss of wonderful people back in my hometown. It makes me want to be closer to my family, and long for the day Jesus comes back, when there will be no more sorrow. Romans 12:15 says “Rejoice with…
It’s late and we’re exhausted after a fun day, (yes 10 is late, we are that old married couple) but I still wanted to share what I’m thankful for today. I’m thankful for a wonderful husband who works hard at everything he does, even if it’s washing the dishes. I always wanted to have a…
Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone is enjoying the day celebrating the freedom we have in this country. I’m thankful for all those who have boldly served this country so that it could be what it is today. I guess in the next few years, I’ll come to have a greater appreciation, but for today…