Read this Book: The Unlikely Missionary

Read This Book! “Where are You Going?” I asked that question one day of a woman at my church who had just announced that she’d be away, travelling, for the next few weeks. “Sierra Leone,” she told me.  “Sierra Leone,” I repeated. “Um, by Liberia?” “Yup. I’m going on a mission trip.” I’ve often wondered how […]


On Being a Not-So-Bad Wife

My Awesome Husband Rich, Most of our Kids, Some of our Grandkids, One Brother-in-Law. April, 2011 Could Be Worse…. You know how sometimes a family just rolls along on autopilot, free from major life events, unexpected calamities, and nonstop excitement? Yeah. Me neither.   This year is proving to be as eventful as any other. […]


On Being a Not-So-Bad Wife

My Awesome Husband Rich, Most of our Kids, Some of our Grandkids, One Brother-in-Law. April, 2011 Could Be Worse…. You know how sometimes a family just rolls along on autopilot, free from major life events, unexpected calamities, and nonstop excitement? Yeah. Me neither.   This year is proving to be as eventful as any other. […]


On Being a Not-So-Bad Wife

My Awesome Husband Rich, Most of our Kids, Some of our Grandkids, One Brother-in-Law. April, 2011 Could Be Worse…. You know how sometimes a family just rolls along on autopilot, free from major life events, unexpected calamities, and nonstop excitement? Yeah. Me neither.   This year is proving to be as eventful as any other. […]


A Chance to Choose Joy

Birthday Girls: Heather, Rachael, Laura. September 25, 2011. Mourning and Dancing On September 25, our beautiful daughter-in-law Rachael celebrated her 29th birthday (honest!). Her parents hosted a party at their home.  Our initial plan for the day had been:  Go to church. Go to the cemetery. Go to Rachael’s party. In 2006, Rachael was widowed […]