Misc.

Since the day I said “I do,” I began to enjoy the benefits of my mother in law’s cooking. My visits to their home have felt more like a weekend getaway than a trip to the ‘in-laws.’  I enjoy waking up to the smell of my favorite Indian breakfast (pallapam and curry).  After breakfast, the

A few weeks ago, we celebrated a dear friend’s 50th birthday.  The evening before the big bash, a few of us sat with the guest of honor.  There were lots of laughs and lots of tears, each of us expressing how much we loved and appreciated him. As we made our way around the circle,

A couple of years ago I was praying about the direction God wanted me to go for that year.   What I strongly felt was that God wanted me to clear up the clutter and organize my home.   It seemed like a strange request to hear from God.  But the more I prayed the

My father was the pastor of my church when I was growing up, and I was the eldest child.  Given this position, I would constantly be reminded to set an example for the other women in our church in my attire and attitude.  It was a tall order. Most first-born children understand this pressure. People

As I exited the highway, I noticed a sign in an empty grass lot across from my subdivision .  It read, “Upscale Grocery Store, Coming Soon.”  My heart literally skipped a beat.  I know what you’re thinking…Wow, this girl gets oddly excited about the construction of a new grocery store. Maybe I should explain. I

It all happened so fast. I blinked and somehow I went from carrying a very heavy car seat to staring at a stack of college introductory letters. My husband said it best, “When I saw those letters on the table, it just hit me. One day they’ll be gone.”  Moses was just a baby when

Have you ever had the very people that give you trouble ask for your help in their time of need?   I’ve seen this at work in my own life.  Throughout my career, I’ve had to deal with difficult people who seemed to dislike me without even giving me a chance.  For whatever reason, I

As much as I love living in Dallas, we are definitely not known for our scenic landscape.  But this particular night, as I worked late into the evening, I stared outside a little bit longer than usual. Behind the usual view of parking garages and office buildings, I saw the most beautiful colors light up

A few days ago as I passed by my kids’ playroom, I was amazed at how chaotic and disorganized it appeared.  Puzzle pieces, cars, balls, and paper littered the floor…it was past time for a major clean-up.  Every toy needed to be in its proper home, and I could have easily had that room tidied

My father always reminded me to use my time and money wisely when I was growing up. He wanted me to learn the value of the dollar, so when it came time for me to make my biggest purchase- a brand new car -he simply watched me sign the papers and hand over the down