Now Available: Unlimited Fresh Starts
Fresh starts. New beginnings. Second chances. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like these ideas. And there’s something about a brand new year that gets us all excited about “starting over” and making changes and improvements in our lives. Undoubtedly,…
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
It was only 2.5×2.5-inches big and made of paper, but it was one of my favorite Christmas presents that year. It was a very simple gift, but it touched the deepest part of my heart. What was it? A small…
It’s Always Time to Be Thankful
November causes many of us to be particularly mindful of counting our blessings. I wish we didn’t need a reminder, but I’m glad we have it. I have found personally that when I am focused on being thankful, my perspective…
Testing 1, 2, 3
I’ve taken several pregnancy tests in my 14 years of marriage. And I’ve had a range of reactions to the results. Surprise, disappointment, shock, disbelief, and (of course) joy! I’m not going to tell you which reactions go with which…
Moving. Ugh.
My family and I are currently in the midst of a move. Here are some things I am learning through the process: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. It’s true. I like my nest. My family and I have…
On Road Trips and Why You Should Take Them
Last month my friend Megan and I took a road trip across the country. One of our best friends had just moved from Jackson to Seattle with her family, and they were in need of a way to get their…
Hey Ferb, I Know What We’re Gonna Do Today!
Is it just me, or do Phineas and Ferb get a longer summer vacation than the rest of us? I wish we got a hundred and four days! I know my kids do, too. As I’m writing this, we have…
(On Fatherhood This Time)
Each month I write about motherhood and what I’m learning through it. Well, this month I’d like to write about fatherhood. Kevin Partridge and I exchanged vows publicly on June 20, 1998. Fourteen years ago! Our love and marriage continue…
The 23rd Psalm: A Mother’s Reflections
As I was reading through Psalms, I came to one of the most famous ones–the 23rd. Since becoming a mother nine years ago, so many images and illustrations I identify with involve God as a parent, and here again, I…
Teacher Appreciation?
It’s May, which means the end of another school year and time to thank all the teachers for another job well done! These men and women play such a vital role in our children’s lives that no thank-you gift or…
