Lessons in Trust

Cadence meets baby brother Sawyer Into the New Yesterday our precious grandson, Sawyer, was born. In my experience, God’s presence is never clearer than when a baby is entering this world. And He was certainly with us all as my daughter labored and delivered her second son. In the midst of all this joy, I hadn’t […]


And Now, a Word from our Sponsor

Cadence and Judi Ladies in Waiting Sunday morning at 2:20, the telephone roused Rich and me from sleep. It was daughter Elaine calling to tell us that for some hours, she’d been contracting at three-minute intervals: she and Rob were en route to the maternity ward. After two quick showers and some haphazard packing, we were in […]


Paint, Power Tools, and a Picture of Grace

Rich, Tom, and the Door Home Repairs and Unlikely Lessons Yesterday we spent the day at our good friend Tom’s house so Rich could repair a french door that had fallen victim to a puppy’s gnawings. I’ve written before about Tom and how our paths crossed one night under unlikely circumstances. I was looking forward […]


Wait and See

Cadence, One Hour Old Good Things Coming We’re waiting and planning these days. Our next grandbaby, Sawyer, is due in just a few weeks. His arrival is close enough that my heart leaps a little each time the phone rings. I imagine his tiny face and sweet little hands and wonder if he’ll have hair. And this time next […]


Because He Loved Us First

Jeff and Rebecca Elaine, Cadence, Rob Ryan Carly and Rachael Phil, Jordynne, Ayden Elizabeth and John Carly, Rachael, Kevin Vaite, Sylvain, Ayden Jeff, Jordynne, Rebecca, Jeffrey, Phil Mike Elaine and Rob Cadence and Rich Mom and Dad  Today it’s cold, wet and gloomy, and I’m sick. But I rejoice, because I have been blessed with […]