Is your car parked in the driveway because there’s no room for it in the garage?   When the roof of a friend’s car was badly dented as the result of a well-forecasted hail storm, I asked, “Didn’t you know the storm was coming?”   “Oh, yes, I knew,”   “Well then, why didn’t you put your car in the garage?”  “Couldn’t— too much stuff in there. You think these dents will pop back out when the sun hits them?”    If you’re like     read more

How many Styrofoam boxes from restaurants or plastic containers with the remains of homemade delights do you have hanging out the fridge?    At our house “Leftovers Night” has always been popular.  It’s a welcome break for me, the cook, and everyone enjoys picking and choosing from a smorgasbord of foods ranging from meatloaf and mashed potatoes to oriental noodles and lasagna.  All I have to do is add a side of fresh salad and, “Voila!” dinner is served, the shelves of the refrigerator are cleared for the next round     read more

Today, as we honor those who have given all for the freedoms we enjoy let’s pause to remember the ones left behind, the ones living in the pain. Let us bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2) and Weep with those who weep (Rom. 12:15)

I’m taking a little time off… Why not do the same? See you again in June!

Did you know May is Military Spouse Appreciation month? Why not remember a military spouse with a copy of Bounce! Don’t Break… with special features for Military Wives? It will be an encouragement to them and you’ll be supporting the author, another military spouse. Click Here to order Bounce! Don’t Break… And be sure to check out these two great resources     read more

Author and speaker Cynthia L Simmons was kind enough to have me on her website with an interview. I truly enjoyed this radio interview and would love for you to check it out here. We discuss Bounce! Don’t Break and how I discovered how to be flexible in the face of changes.