The hug that spoke volumes!

After an insanely long weekend, I was utterly exhausted Sunday afternoon. I took a long nap after church and when I woke up, my daughter came over and hugged me for what seemed like an eternity. It was precious. That evening on the way to a party at a friend’s house, I asked, “Do you know what the best part of my day was today?”…

Suicidal Warning Signs

This past month, I’ve had six different people contact me about someone they care about who has either committed suicide or is contemplating it. I don’t know about you but this absolutely breaks my heart. I can’t imagine being so hopeless that I see suicide as the only escape. How can you tell if someone is thinking of killing himself? While there is no foolproof…

Locks for Love

Locks for Love

Jorjanne has been growing her hair out for a long, long time. Today she finally got it cut for Locks for Love. She had 6 inches cut off. They will sell her hair to doll companies and the proceeds will be used to make wigs for kids with cancer. She was so excited about her new do. She got in the car and said, “Mama,…

90 Days

Well, I’ve decided to spend the next 90 days building muscle, both physically and spiritually. I started P90X and let’s just say I am FEELING THE BURN!!!!! I am also studying Beth Moore’s book, 90 Days with the Beloved Disciple. I am sharing this with you so that you can keep me accountable. Too often I have great ideas and plans, but get so busy…

My First Writer’s retreat

My First Writer’s retreat

I just got back from my very first writer’s retreat with the best editor ever (ok, so she’s the only editor I’ve ever worked with but I can’t imagine anyone any better. Cheryl rocks!!!) We went away to her cabin in the mountains which is truly inspiring! The view is breathtaking and opportunities for adventure abound! I can’t wait to go back when I have…