This might be one of my new favorite things. And because it's so great, I wrote a pretty awesome review on Amazon already. I wrote an awesome review, because I've read an awesome book... which was entirely deserving of my highest possible accolades. My boys' reviews go something like this... "Please just ONE more chapter...puleeeeeze?!" Or "Waaaaaaa....no mommy, … [Read more...]
The Campout Party
My son turned 7 on Monday. I'm not sure when or how 7 years just passed, but somehow they have. And, the pictures of that baby beside the doorway above have evolved into a really handsome, clever, and spunky young boy. I've had some "moments" this week...he's 7, this year we'll celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, and I'll also turn 35. Suddenly I'm settled into my 30's, … [Read more...]
More Than Rubies….(A Concert and A Giveaway!)
I've just got fun stuff happening to share with ya'll! So, a few months back I was chatting with my friend, the talented singer/songwriter, Christa Wells. She was telling me about the new CD that she and Nicole Witt are releasing called More Than Rubies. And because she's awesome, she sent me a few advance copies to give it a listen and to be able to give 2 away to celebrate … [Read more...]
Vintage Made Modern…And A Super Fun Giveaway!
So friends, after being a totally sparse blogger, I figured I'd show back up in the blogosphere with a fun giveaway today! Ya'll know I'm a giant fan of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint by now. I've refinished lots of pieces and love the way a can of awesome paint can totally transform something! Here are a few of my most favorite … [Read more...]
Stains…Adventures in Egg Dying
Seriously, isn't that precious? Look at my cute kids happily concentrating on decorating Easter eggs. The time-honored tradition that has absolutely nothing to do with the true celebration of this season, but we participate nonetheless. It's a delightful craft filled with joy and creativity. And GADS of stress! I'm having a moment of confession here. I hate dying Easter … [Read more...]
Restore…
Ok, So I have a fun tidbit to share today! And can I just say that I've been wanting to share this with you all, but the way that my life has been lately, I've been doing pretty well to keep my head above water. A couple of months back, I got an email asking if I'd be interested in giving the Restore program from Christian Care Ministry a shot. The Restore program is a … [Read more...]
A Heavenly Carnival…
My dear friend, Melissa, went to be with Jesus yesterday. Brokenhearted doesn't really begin to touch the way we've all been feeling. Our group of friends has fought with her for nearing 2 years now. We've watched children, and taken meals. We've been on our knees... praying and texting scriptures with truth and encouragement between us for months. And Melissa has been the … [Read more...]
While We Breathe, We Hope…
My friend Katie always says, "While we breathe, we hope." So that's what I've been doing around here lately...breathing...and hoping. And all of that breathing and hoping is the reason that I've been quiet around these parts. After returning home from Bangladesh, I was surprised that it took me almost 2 full weeks to really recover from the jet lag. Maybe it's that being … [Read more...]
Bangladesh…A Beautiful Video
I wanted to share something with you that was just sent to me today. This is pretty much a glimpse into what we saw in Bangladesh. My friend, Max Dubinsky, who was on the trip with me, shot this throughout our time there. It is just beautiful and such a picture of the land and people. The video is about 4 minutes long. I started crying about 45 seconds into it. Enjoy, my … [Read more...]
Readjusting to Small…
Four days ago, I waved goodbye to Bangladesh. I've been back for a couple of blurry-eyed days now. Glad to be home, I fell into bed and hardly emerged for honestly almost 2 days. The jet-lag is still kicking my butt today as I get back to my normal life routine of early-morning carpools, fixing lunches, menu planning, and laundry. Amidst my kids arguing over who-knows-what … [Read more...]
The Eyes of Our Hearts
It's 4 in the morning here in Dhaka, Bangladesh and I'm wide awake on the one day that we actually have time to sleep in. Isn't that the way that it goes?! We've heard about the tornado-forming storms crossing the east coast of the United States, and I can't help but wish that despite my hatred of bad storms, I want to be home with my family to weather it. But I'm not, and I … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Heart…
I've been away from my family now for almost 6 days. I miss them. Not in a falling apart, totally pitiful sort of way so much as a my-son-got-sick-and-I-wanted-to-help-cuddle-him-myself sort of way. That's just how moms are you know. I want the best for my kids, and I want to be there to see it myself. On Sunday when we visited the slum community, we had an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Meeting Ritu
I love meeting new people. It's kinda just a thing I really enjoy. And today I met a new person who I think may have changed me forever. Her name is Ritu and she lives in a tiny village in Bangladesh. We drove probably an hour and a half outside of Dhaka past rice fields and brick makers. Smokestacks for giant brick kilns lined the landscape as far as the eye could see in … [Read more...]
Just Love
Today in Dhaka, we went into a slum. I've never been anywhere quite like it. We got out of the van and immediately the children started to look at us with such curiosity. I decided to quit trying to fit into this place and just be myself. As I was praying this morning before we left, I was reminded that carrying the Kingdom of God and the love of Jesus with me breaks all of … [Read more...]
Adventure…Is An Uncomfortable Thing
We made it to Bangladesh. I traveled almost 40 hours to get here from Greenville, SC to Dhaka. I am very tired. Very. Tired. From the moment we entered the gate of the Istanbul airport bound for this foreign land, it became very obvious that we’re not anywhere familiar anymore. The women were all wearing the Salwar Kameez, and the men certainly noticed that we … [Read more...]
The Adventure
Sitting on a flight to LA, I can’t help but notice that the man sitting next to me doesn’t appear to speak any English. He talks on his phone, I assume he’s saying a last few goodbyes and I’m on the plane nows, but I don’t really know. I wasn’t listening. He stows his phone long after they’ve warned for the 5th time to “turn off all electronic devices.” I get nervous. What … [Read more...]
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