On this Friday afternoon, I am finding joy in the little things. I’m an easy-to-please type of girl, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss out on opportunities to be appreciative of those moments. Blessings came come in so many shapes and sizes–a friendship, the light from the window, a kitty’s nuzzle, hand written notes. […]
Girls Getaway
My dear friend, Sheryl, has birthday coming up and I decided to do something extra special for her. With the help of her husband (mostly his agreement to watch the 4 kids for 48 hours straight), I arranged a Girls Getaway Weekend for the two of us. Our friendship is so special to me, and I […]
Exchanging Sleep for Youth Min
People who choose to work with teenagers are a special breed. People who claim to love their work with teenagers? Well that’s just unbelievable to most. And people who love working with teenagers and do it for FREE? Well, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. I am cross-my-heart-honest when I say I am one of […]
A Lifestyle of Togetherness
I have decided–I’m better suited to host or plan things last minute. This avoids the days or weeks of planning and dreading and building up of stress. It makes the event more “life style togetherness” and not as much “this is a super special once in a lifetime opportunity.” I feel we shouldn’t put off […]
The One with the Longest Run Yet
The long run. It’s a newer venture for me as I am training for the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon (for hospice) on September 22nd. Eight years ago when I began this running thing, I never imagined I would ever in a million years be able to run 13.1 miles straight–let alone in a race. But after today, […]
The One with a Moments of Motherly Advice
I’m convinced. No matter how old you get or how much experience you attain, there will always come a time when you just need your mom. The growing-up thing means she probably won’t always be able to be there beside you, holding your head in her lap, stroking your back and whispering words of peace. But […]
The One with 5 Minutes [Connect]
Today over at Lisa-Jo’s blog, the Five Minute Friday prompt is Connect. My mind went all sort of places before hitting the “start” button on my timer, but I’m so thankful I rested with this topic. It’s been resonanting with me all week, as I’ve received call after call, email after email, and welcomed in […]
The One with the 75th Surprises and a Reunion
This past weekend I got to spend lots of quality time with family members from all over the country–Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and more! My husband didn’t get to come with me because of church responsibilities, but I am thankful that he was willing to let me go on my own for the 3 […]
The House Tour [1 Year Later]
Just 4 days after we moved into our new (rental) home in New York, I decided it would be a brilliant idea to post pictures documenting the settling process. Things didn’t look too shabby at that point. Actually, I’m a little impressed with how quickly I settled in (but let’s be honest…I had the help […]
The One with our Full Year Here
I just can’t believe it, but it is most definitely true. Today marks our one year anniversary since moving to Western New York! With tears we said goodbye to our teens and our friends in Michigan, and with the help of those same people as well as our family we loaded a UHaul and drove 7 […]