Misc.

Last weekend, we attended our first football game at our daughter’s university. We figured it was about time considering it’s her senior year. We left early on Saturday morning. Everyone was dressed in school colors. Music and banter filled the car ride for 3 hours. We couldn’t have been happier to finally see our girl

When I was young, I didn’t think too much about what I would look like when I was 52. But here I is. ;-) However, I sure did have visions of what my life would be like. I was going to work as a pediatrician, marry a handsome man, have 2.5 kids and no dog

I still remember where I was on this day 22 years ago.  I had just got to work in Dallas and started working like it was just another day.  My supervisor had a small TV in his office and it was tuned into the news.  And as the news started to spread, we all gathered

My husband and I had the privilege of celebrating our 24th anniversary this weekend. If I were to sum up our journey in a few words, I would say: marriage takes work. Perhaps that didn’t paint a flowery picture for you, but allow me to explain.  When we were newlyweds, we thought we could wake

Are you looking for a quick and easy homemade snack that will impress your guests, help you meet your daily vegetable goal (kinda 😉), satisfy your spicy/savory craving and goes great with a hot cup of Chaiya. How about a pakoda? Today we have a guest post/video by one of my closest friends, Shyni Ann

In less than one month, I will officially be another year older. At this point in my life, I wish I could say … “I’ve got it all figured out”.  But the fact is … I don’t.  The old saying “You learn something new every day” still applies to this getting-older girl. To get a

With a new school year upon us, I wish I had a few minutes to sit across from this next generation of moms and just be real…a few minutes of not worrying about being politically correct or getting canceled…a few minutes to share what has truly been on my heart.  I’d first make it crystal

“Mama, is this the best coffee you’ve ever had?” I was sipping the cup she brewed using our machine. It was complete with cream, sugar and all. “It’s good!” “But… it’s not the best?” she asked. “It’s good!” I repeated. She smiled.  She could tell I was trying to be nice. I hugged her.  It

I was recently listening to a secular therapist talking about some things she had learned after years of therapy with people.  She said that all of us have a story that we tell ourselves and others.  And that story becomes the narrative by which our life is shaped. The story can be something like…I’m not

At the start of summer, I faced a trial. My heart was heavy, and I knew, THIS can only be overcome through prayer and fasting- so I did just that. I fasted, I prayed…and I saw a breakthrough! Woohoo!! Praise Jesus!  But while the praise was still on my lips (I was literally mid praise