He is my rock and my fortress. To be honest, I struggle to share this because it may come across as cliche, or what I am supposed to say as a good Christian girl, but truly and honestly, this is where I am. In the midst of all that we are facing, I have learned …
Fickle Fall
I like to enjoy each season while I am in it. That is is why it is disturbing when I see Christmas decorations in July. I don't want to taste pumpkin flavored anything until September. Those fluffy little marshmallow treats belong at Easter. I purpose to be in the season I am in. That being …
A Perfect Soundtrack
My life may not be fit for the big screen but it has its own soundtrack. There is always a song planted in my heart. In this season, it has been this... https://youtu.be/DjNZf878ISQ As we dealt with Dad's fall, it seemed like this song would be on the radio exactly when I needed it. Then …
The Magic of Literature and Life
Stories reflect truth in a way that nothing else can. The magic of quality children's literature is that the truths are wrapped lightly but their power is strong. They resonate to our deepest emotions in the simplest ways It was on a recommendation that I picked up the book Savvy by Ingrid Law. It did …
The Sherpa Mom
My throat was as dry as the desert and I limped slightly from the flats that had decided to rub not so lovingly into the back of my heal. My shoulder throbbed from the bag I had been lugging around, and when I finally set it down I stood like the leaning Tower of Pisa. …
For Jack on Your Eleventh Birthday
Today is your eleventh birthday and I find myself amazed how quickly time has passed. It seems so long ago that you were this little, and in some ways I wish I could hold you like that once more. But, I don't want to go back there because one of my greatest joys has been …
A New Year
Growing up New Years was always fun. Our church would go over to camp and spend all night playing games, sledding, and of course, eating. When we were older we added a lip sync mashup competition and I have to say that some of our friends did some serious choreographing over Christmas break so we …
A Thank You from the Boss
Thank you for your prayers and support through these last nine months. God has used YOU to be an encouragement and blessing to the Warner family. Update: On January 12, 2017 I fell on the ice and injured my hip and also broke some ribs. When I was in the hospital I went through some …
My Knight in Muddy Armor
There were a pile of shoes on the basement floor, covered in mud. The rain came down in torrents and left water and mud everywhere. On a normal week that would not be a big deal, but that week had not been a normal week, or month for that matter. The discovery of a sewer …
Never Be Ashamed of Calloused Hands
One of sayings Dad passed down to us from his father was, "never be ashamed of calloused hands". Dad has instilled in us the value of hard work. I think that is why it has been hard for him to adjust to his new normal. He has never been one to sit around. I am …
