There is nothing pleasant about surrendering. Surrender means that you did not get what you desired, your plans did not work, or simply that you lost. Several years ago, my husband and I visited Appomattox, VA which is where General Lee surrendered the Confederate army in the civil war to General Grant. As we visited this landmark, I told ... read more
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For Moms of Graduating Seniors — hold tight and let go
Last week, I wrote an email to a cherished friend whose first born is about to graduation from high school. I have found myself sharing these types of words often in the last couple of years (many of the MOPS Moms I mentored now have graduation seniors).... You have no idea how many times I have thought of you over the past school ... read more
Filling the emptiness we all have
As a Biblical Life Coach, I am blessed to talk to many women. We talk about their many life roles such as wife, mother, daughter, employee, student, grandmother, etc. We work together to define their core values. We discover their gifts, strengths and passions. Together we vision cast for their future, asking God to give guidance and hope. The ... read more
Pruning: taking away the good
A photo of the pruned tree from our visit to the orchard. July included a trip to my favorite apple orchard to pick up my buckets of fresh cherries to freeze. My grandchildren were with me, so instead of the normal quick in and out, we spent some time meandering around the orchard. The apples trees were overflowing with apples doing ... read more
A Family Heirloom Awaiting the Next Generation
26 years ago, a couple named Bill and Sandy (that is my husband and I) were awaiting our first-born child. We had no idea if we were having a boy or a girl, but we were excited and scared (at least I was). We had just moved into a new house and had a yellow gingham nursery ready. In the garage, Bill worked on a cradle for the new baby and he did ... read more
Why is it?
Recently I had the priveledge of spending the day with a woman that I have not always been friends with. We went to the same college together, yet ran in different circles. We have know each other through different Christian organizations such as the Church, Christian School, etc..., but have never taken the time to really get to know each ... read more