Avoiding the “B” Word
The girls have been out of school for almost a month now. It’s usually around this time of year that I hear those two words every parent dreads, “I’m bored.” Here I am hoping for five minutes to grab a … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Life
Three Things to Remember When Life Gets Weary
Don’t give up now Mum! my son yelled cheerily, as he jumped over me like a mountain goat. I was sitting on a rock, out of breath, perched halfway above the world. It was 1998, and we were climbing Stickle Tarn in Northern … Continue reading →
Grammy Camp
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 NIV My heart swells when I look into the … Continue reading →
Make your own Flower Doll
One of my earliest memories of life on our Indiana farm was of my aunt showing me how to make a doll from the flower of the Althea Rose of Sharon bush growing in the front yard. The petals made … Continue reading →
Vacation Time
I’m writing this from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a place our family feels is like our second home. We spend the first two weeks of July here each year, relaxing from the daily grind and enjoying the beach … Continue reading →
Announcing Two Brand New Titles, Coming Spring 2018
One of the most exciting things about being a children’s book author is seeing the covers of your soon-to-be-published books. I’m thrilled to be able to share these new titles with you and give you a sneak peek inside. Meet God … Continue reading →