It’s funny, a year or two ago, given an evening to myself, I would have hurried to cram as many plans into it as humanly possible in an effort to “not waste the time.” Tonight I have been gifted an overnight evening sans child and husband and I cannot think of anything I would rather [...]
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Change in Priorities
Posted in Thoughts on December 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Red Box Etiquette
Posted in Thoughts on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our movie rental business of choice is the ever popular Red Box. We have one within walking distance from our house and it’s easy to justify $1.07 every so often to watch a flick.
Last week I offered to go pick our movie up. I waited behind two people…the first was with a child who was [...]
Praying for Asia
Posted in Thoughts on May 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I have been reading the book of Job from the Bible the past two weeks or so. As I’ve followed the news stories of cyclones and earthquakes that are devastating parts of Asia, it’s become easier to compare what (I assume) people experiencing these tragedies are going through and how strikingly similar it is to [...]
How to Counsel People…(this is dedicated to my dad, one of the best counselors I know)
Posted in Thoughts on May 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I attended the SPLICE training at our church this weekend. It is a half day seminar about how to better practically support our missionaries. Excellent information! We watched the above video as a good example of what not to do when you’re wanting to help someone. Granted, I’m sure most of [...]
Would you have said “gracias?”
Posted in Thoughts on May 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I was walking into Target a few days ago, carrying Shane, the diaper bag, my shopping list and trying to get through the snow (see post below) and wind quickly. Two guys were cleaning the windows of the doors that lead into Target. One of them saw me coming, stopped cleaning, and came outside to [...]
What am I Doing?
Posted in Thoughts on April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As a wife, mother, and owner of two small businesses my days seem to be run by “to-do” lists. I even use a program called “Things” to help me keep it all straight. I often feel like my day was unsuccessful when at the end of it I’m left with unchecked boxes.
Here’s a nugget of truth I [...]
