“September 11, 2001. Rising tide of freedom.” This is the final event in the timeline song that Annabelle is learning for school. For the past two years, these have just been words and hand motions…then came this year. Barrett was honored to be asked to pray for the 9/11 memorial service at Forth Buchanan this…
Beauty from Ashes
I’m not a fan of carpet. It holds the dirt and grime of life and is so difficult to keep clean. Thus we prayed for tile or some kind of hard surface for the past two homes that we’ve been blessed with so that cleaning up spills, dirt, sickness, food, and my hair would be…
I Didn’t Pray for Patience
Never pray for patience. I know that. So I didn’t. I have been convicted by my lack of joy and irritability in my life, so, I decided to pray that the Lord would help me not to be irritable. Bad idea. I have been reading a book called, Fight Back with Joy as well as…
Puerto Rico or Bust!
Usually the fourth of July is filled with BBQ and fireworks amongst family and friends with my birthday being an afterthought. This year was special! I was presented with a pack of cards, letters, and gifts from you that made tears come to my eyes. Barrett succeeded in surprising me in having you come up…
Falling into Forty!
Each Summer Barrett has a week and a half to plan an Anniversary and my birthday. It’s one of those times I’m so thankful to be the girl in the relationship. I hate planning. Thus, as we were driving Saturday to parts unknown (sans kids), I didn’t care where it would be! I didn’t have…