• When I am about to embark on something new or momentous, I set out with great anticipation and excitement. Yet, I have found myself feeling like it has just been a fight to the finish line.  This summer, my family and I were able to enjoy a beautiful vacation. We were filled with excitement. The

  • Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing is worth the effort? I mean, there can be so many ups and downs when you set out to accomplish a goal that it can just become exhausting and maybe, discouraging. I was reminded how several years ago, our oldest daughter attended a camp where she was

  • One of my son’s first Biology experiments this school year is to plant seeds and observe its growth. He has been diligent to follow the instructions of putting the soil in the cup, planting the seeds, placing it in sunlight, and watering it regularly.  Initially, when my son checked on it daily, he noticed that

  • As I was just making dinner, part of the process involved chopping onions. My youngest daughter caught a whiff of the onions and dashed into the kitchen.  “Mama, are your eyes tearing up? Are you okay?” I explained that I was just fine as I continued chopping away. Apparently, my answer wasn’t sufficient. “Mama, I