Monthly Archives: August 2010
No Matter Your Circumstances.
My friend, Lynn, sent this video to me. I wept watching this very brave, young man worship God in his difficult circumstances. May we all learn to worship God no matter where we are in our journey. I’m grateful for … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, making an impact, prayer
Life Is Not Good For Me.
And, that is what prompted my Google searches on “how to start a non-profit organization.” If you read yesterday’s post, you are aware that my son was unhappy that I have an iPad, and he doesn’t. He was also unhappy … Continue reading
Filed under giving, gratitude, making an impact, parenting
Necessary Supplies.
After all that talk yesterday about feeding my spirit, so my flesh will starve, I decided to read the entire New Testament again. I lie. You see what happens when you don’t soak up God’s word? You lie. Actually, I … Continue reading
Filed under Marriage, Motherhood, parenting, Randomness
Am I A Black Person?
John Henry checked out a book from the library called “Ron’s Big Mission.” Before he began to read the book aloud to me, I was not quite prepared to have a discussion on America’s past history of segregation. But, it … Continue reading
Filed under life, making an impact, parenting
It Takes A Village.
Why do I think about how much I love my children when they’re in bed asleep more than I do when they are awake and running amuck? Well, because they are running amuck, I suppose. After I put the three … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Motherhood, parenting
Seven!
Seven of the Gazillion Reasons Kris Takle Is Fun to Love ONE – He always tells me when he falls, almost falls, or bumps his head, because he knows I’ll laugh until I cry. TWO – He encourages me. He … Continue reading
My Mini Me.
She was so excited when her Far-Far (Kris’ dad) gave her this bathrobe. And, for those wondering, Far Far is Norwegian for “father’s father.” My kids pronounce it Fa-Fa. It works for us. She was excited, because she had a … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Motherhood
Don’t Close Up Shop.
I can let life swallow me up. I can. I can allow the activities and antics of three children cause me to close up shop on sharing my gifts with others. Serving others. Because, it seems like too much at … Continue reading
Filed under giving, life, making an impact, Motherhood, parenting
Really. Does This Post Warrant A Title?
Whenever I wake up and say, “Today is the day I begin to lose the rest of my baby weight,” I am certain to grab two handfuls of M&M’s right before bedtime. And, I probably forgot about my proclamation by … Continue reading
Filed under life, Marriage, Motherhood, Randomness, Say What?
