I've Got a Secret

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.  Deuteronomy 29:29 Do you have a secret that no one knows except you and God and the person who was in...

It’s Time

Recently my mother has been sending me photos of her budding tulips. When Rip and I were there on a particular Sunday for dinner (right before Christmas), they were tight within the bud, but come New Years Day, they were opening up beautifully! She has sent a couple...

January Homemaking List

What do so many homemakers do in January that they didn’t already do the last week of December? After taking a small survey among friends, I found these answers: put Christmas decor’ back up until next year – 96% help kids get back into a routine...

I Just Soon Choose To Love

When your 20 year old daughter comes to visit and brings in the new year with you, it’s a huge gift from the Lord that this overly elated mother savored every. single. milla-second of! As she left to go back to Franklin, TN, yesterday morning, I called Rip while...

Babies In My Nest!!

Happy New Year’s Eve! As I stir up breakfast, I just had to let you know why THIS morning is more special and more wonderful than most … I have both my babies in my nest! Trace and Samantha are both sleeping in their own rooms that I found more joy in...

An Everyday Reminder

Holidays always seem to do something to me that I never really want and tend to dread. It’s a little aggravating, yet avoidable. Somewhat discomforting, but always manageable. And the thing is … with a tinge more attention on my part, I could eliminate it...