Holidays in our family make me absolutely jump for joy! Every Thanksgiving, my mother and stepfather host a beautiful dinner. The children play and we chat as the finishing touches are put on the meal. We hold hands in prayer before we dine, reflecting upon the year past and future. The laughter, the bonding, it’s always…Continue reading 7 Ways to Show Gratitude on Thanksgiving
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The Christ-Centered Elf Alternative This Christmas Season: The Shepherd’s Treasure
New traditions are being created every day. You grow up and move to a new home, you take some of your childhood family traditions with you and you start many new ones with your family. Yet, there is one constant who remains unchanged year after year… Jesus! With Christmas approaching, the little elves will begin popping…Continue reading The Christ-Centered Elf Alternative This Christmas Season: The Shepherd’s Treasure
The Natural Hospital Birth of Banana
Five years ago, my sweet, lovable, sensitive blue-eyed girl was born. The girl we all call “Banana”. She’s always been pretty tiny, strangers often ask me if she and her three year old brother are twins. She’s a sharp one too. Just yesterday, our cocker spaniel got out and bolted down the street. She went and…Continue reading The Natural Hospital Birth of Banana