Punishment or Protection? …When Life Seems ‘Out of Order’…
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They looked at me like I’d killed their grandma. Or at least stolen their candy. In truth, I’d tried to save them from the machine
scattered kernels
…those thoughts about life that spin like wheels in my head — and hopefully don’t run me over…
Palm Sunday’s Hidden Surprise
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For my kids, Easter baskets always came a week early. On Palm Sunday. My mother-in-law sewed adorable outfits, matched them with sweet fancy hats, and
Remembering Billy Graham
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I met him once. Rev. Billy Graham. It was a Monday night. A friend and I were on our way to Art Survey 101, and
A Special Bond: A Boy and His Twin Sister
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He gave a speech. He thanked his teachers. He thanked his dad and me. He thanked the people giving him the award. And then he
Calling Her Blessed
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She wrapped her presents with her eyes closed. Why we didn’t wait until Dad got home to do it, I couldn’t tell you. It meant
September 11, 2001: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
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I could write a post, but, today, I think this picture suffices: 15 years later, how you would caption the photo?
a DIY Tree Rescue
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My daughter asked it. “Mom, why is there a cloth sign tied around our tree?” Simple. Because I am now officially a tree hugger. See, we
Lasts….
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I’ve had a lot of them this year. Last high school soccer game for my daughter. Last high school track meet for my son. Last month
From Kindergarten to Graduating Seniors in a Blink of an Eye
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Okay–I just can’t resist! In honor of my twins’ last day of high school today, here they are as kindergartners: and then again as
Elizabeth Daghfal
A mother of 5 and a wife of 28+ years, Elizabeth never seems to run out of ideas for "pen and paper" fodder. Between her "not-there-yet" mistakes and her "scattered kernels," that keep her mind reeling, she loves the chance to share what the Lord is teaching her as a parent, spouse, and individual...Truly loved by Christ as she is, but changed daily by His grace...
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