Monthly Archives: October 2008
Family Vacation
As I was putting John Henry to bed, I asked him what he was most excited about for vacation at the beach. “I’m just gonna lay on my towel, practice my reading, and reeee-lax,” he said. I’ll be sure he … Continue reading
Gossip Girl
I was watching Oprah the other afternoon, wishing I had a wonderful glass of wine iced tea to enjoy it with. It was about how to handle various social situations. Perhaps, you saw it? Well, one situation was where a … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness, Virtue
A Lunch Date.
There are days that going out to eat in public places with my three year old are as enjoyable as sitting through a presidential debate. Can I get an Amen? Or if you’re Sarah Palin, a wink? Bad joke. Sorry. … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Motherhood
I’m coming out of the closet.
You didn’t ask for it. Here are some things you never wanted to know about me: I’ve gone an entire day without showering. More than once. I can eat the biggest bowl of cereal you’ve ever seen. Then, go for … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
As far as I’m concerned.
Did you love B Shaw Brittany Thoms or what? I’m telling you folks. She is a gem. I can’t wait to meet her sweet baby Carson next month. No doubt that baby’s first word will be “Go”, and his second … Continue reading
Filed under Relationships
Guest Blog – Brittany Thoms: “Free Throw Shot”
I’ve known Brittany (B Shaw) Thoms since she was a tot. Throughout Britt’s adolescent years, she considered me a mentor. Now, we mentor each other. You’d be hard pressed to find another girl with greater passion for Jesus. And, I … Continue reading
Transcendent Moments
I’ll never forget attending the Arts Conference at Willow Creek in 2002. I was pregnant with John Henry at the time. But, the flutters I felt in my expanding belly were more than just the little guy growing. The entire … Continue reading
Filed under Spiritual Journey
Help!
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 It’s hard to carry another’s burden when you don’t know what that burden is. Asking for help is not one of my strong … Continue reading
Filed under Friendship, life, Relationships
Pippi Longstocking called. She wants her socks back.
Here we are again. I wish I had some life-changing wisdom to share. I’ve been too focused on proving improving my baking skills to learn any life lessons. Especially after all of your encouraging comments from yesterday’s post. No, really. … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
Oh, Autumn. You’re just too marvelous for words.
Hello Fall! Well, almost. October is here. Hip, hip hooray! I’ve never heard a living soul say “I don’t like Fall.” The foliage turns into the most perfect colors. It provides the most enjoyable months, weather wise, in the Sooner … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
