Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

Today we have a brand new five-year old in the house. Our Shilo has been a part of the family for half a decade. This boy is a little bit of an enigma to me. Sometimes I feel like I … Continue reading →

It’s my 38th birthday. I always reflect deeper on my birthday and even more so as I prepare for the imminent arrival of my 8th child. I find that birthdays and BIRTH days automatically cause me to evaluate where I’ve … Continue reading →

We have behavioral regressions happening in our home. Issues we thought had been resolved are cropping up again and are dominating our days. They affect everyone; no man is an island and the misbehavior of one truly does impact everyone … Continue reading →

I noticed something while reading in the book of Luke: John the Baptist had such an impacting ministry solely focused on the glory of God and Kingdom growth. And then…just like that…he was imprisoned and later beheaded. Why? It seems … Continue reading →

Our precious second daughter, Here you are on your sixth birthday. In some ways, six is still such a little girl. And you are such a little girl: you love bright, shiny things; you enjoy dressing up and getting new … Continue reading →

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever…to Him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.” It’s that time of year when we look ahead and reflect on what’s to come. A new … Continue reading →

Simplifying the holidays is trending these days. My newsfeed is filled with moms talking about how they are de-stressing the season by nixing many familiar traditions. Some are finding alternatives to gifts; others are not mailing out cards; and a … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking a lot about this phrase. It’s one thing to apply it to myself; it’s another to apply it to a household. Two key events brought this more recently to my mind: Disney’s defiance against traditional values was … Continue reading →

We were recently waiting outside of the doctor’s office; my husband was inside with the two having their wellness visits and I had the other five with me. There were many natural elements to explore and I encouraged the children … Continue reading →

Wasn’t it just yesterday that I met you for the very first time? Wasn’t it just last night that I dressed you in my doll’s pajamas? Wasn’t it just this morning that I peeked into your bassinet and felt such … Continue reading →