A change of scenery. I’ve been staring at a wall for a couple of years. My mother-in-law passed away, and our house went into mourning. A few months ago, I took most everything down and left it that way. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to change it,…
Oct 13 – Thoughts and Things
Throwback: This month he hits 50. I spent less than 20 years with my first family. I have been with him for 30 years. This photo is from a wedding we attended close to 20 years ago. So many times I didn’t see him for who he was. I was far too selfish, far too…
Oct 4 – Thoughts and Things
Little garden goodies The beauty of red in the garden is amazing against the greenery. And these mushrooms, even with the cut grass blown all over them, were an interesting find. I dont know what they are but they are thriving right there. Little road trip goodies We headed out to the FLC conference and…
Sept 28 – Thoughts and Things
The Oldest and the Youngest There is something special about seeing the Oldest and the Youngest together in the family. She is the firstborn of two, and he is the youngest of four. There are 71 years between them. Not many get to spend time with their great-grandma. I am grateful she is here to…
Sept 23 – Thoughts and Things
Friends are a must! This past weekend and Monday, I spent time with some of the greatest people. Ministry Bud Jen We went on a little road trip and talked our faces off for hours on end as we drove around on back roads and through tiny towns in central Iowa. We stayed up late…
Sept 21 Thoughts and Things
Every year, the men of our church go to a men’s retreat called Warrior Weekend. This year there was nearly 75 men gathered for the weekend. My friend and co-worker Jen went and did the registration table for the group. So we made a little road trip out of it for a girls’ getaway. It’s…
