There's an App for That…

I love my iPhone, that's a given. But this morning I wasn't exactly "feelin' the love" about that little contraption. I was walking along a peaceful road near my house, when a jarring voice cuts through the silence of my headphones and commands, "Run 2 Minutes." My lungs screamed against this … [Read more...]

My Life with a Moody Pre-Teen

Anyone who knows me well, knows my oldest daughter and I frequently clash. She is blessed with my husband's stubbornness and my drive for success (i.e., perfectionist tendencies). What a combination! You say the sky is blue and she says "no it's not!" In any case, I decided that writing down some … [Read more...]

You Raise Me Up!

I love Anita Renfroe. I saw her in at Trinity Lutheran Church in Joppa, MD back in September of '08. My friend had front row seats and invited me to sit with her! I was so pleased... until Anita decided to make me the butt of all her jokes that night. You know how comedians always pick on *someone* … [Read more...]

Technology I Don't Want to Live Without

Two weeks ago my van was sideswiped by a 16-year-old who *thought* he had his own lane (wrong). In any case, my van entered the body shop and I found out what it's like to live without a piece of technology I previously took for granted. Wondering what that might be? I'll tell you, but first you … [Read more...]

Making Mom Feel Needed

So last Saturday my sister and I had a "girls-night" while attending the Casting Crowns Christmas tour in Reading, PA. We each left our husbands and two children home from about 3 - 11pm that night. As a mom, I always wonder about those special daddy-daughter/son times... did daddy remember to give … [Read more...]