Several weeks ago, Laryssa was able to spend a week with us and it was fun to have her "home." While she was here, we had a baby shower for her, did some shopping (for the baby of course) and even celebrated her birthday on her actual birthday! At the shower, Alycia, Laryssa and me - missing is Audrianna who was at college. While she was here, ... read more
Daughters
They're Engaged!!
Last Wednesday, Saint Patrick's Day, our oldest daughter, Alycia said YES to marrying Jason. She started her day in Florida with her Grandparents and me, arrived in Pittsburgh in time to have lunch with her Daddy and by that evening, she had a fiance and a beautiful engagement ring on her finger. Photo taken by Jason's Mom of Jason & Alycia ... read more
So blessed …. on my birthday
I had a WONDERFUL Birthday (even if the age I turned still causes me to go WOW). My family and friends made me feel special and loved - which is my perfect love language. Here are some of the wonderful birthday celebrations that I enjoyed: It started with having all of my daughters together in Florida at my parent's house. Just enjoying time ... read more
God set the lonely in families
This week, I have been enjoying an amazing week with my daughters and parents. We all were able to get a few days away to meet in Florida. One of the absolute best times of the week, has been to see my 3 daughters together again - laughing and sharing their lives together. God's design for the family is good. My birthday will be later this ... read more
A Mother's Paycheck – My Mother's Hands
This week I have missed my youngest daughter more than usual. I think it is because there have been so many snow days (days from school because of snow). It would be fun to spend the day with Audrianna, snowed in so we could talk, watch TV and work on dinner together. Above my kitchen sink, I have a poem she wrote me and then framed titled My ... read more
A Mother's Paycheck – A Full Homey Home
This past week our family enjoyed 24+ hours together, eating, talking, talking some more, eating, playing games and more talking. Audrianna came home from MBI for 3 days, Laryssa flew in after Thanksgiving (leaving Josiah at a new base) and Alycia came home with her new boyfriend (Hi Jason) after they worked on Friday. It was a special time ... read more