I’ll never forget the day our son-in-law, Matt asked us if he could marry Anne. As very-nervous-Matt stammered out the words after a few minutes of small talk, this thought went through my mind: “Oh my goodness, this the young man I’ve been...
“What are your top three priorities? Have you planned and allowed time for them...
In the Savage home we celebrate birthdays with cake and ice cream for breakfast. However, I told my husband that the best birthday present for me was to let this birthday girl sleep in today and do cake and ice cream later. In celebration of the unique...
Today I said “no.”It was in response to something someone asked me to do. I wanted to participate, but I realized that doing so would put too much into one day. I needed to simplify. To leave some margin in my day. To choose less.Living with less doesn’t always have...
Last weekend was the first time I ever went shopping for an outfit to wear for the upcoming Hearts at Home conference without having one of my daughters weigh in on the decision. Two weeks ago we moved Erica down to Augusta, Georgia, to be near Kendall at Ft....
Dear Kolya,Sixteen years ago today a mother labored to bring you into this world. She knew she didn’t have the ability to raise you, but she lovingly gave you life. She didn’t know what your life would look like.But God knew.Sixteen years ago...
Occasionally I run across a post on another blog that I just absolutely have to share. Please click here and read Missy’s words in a post titled “I Don’t Want My Children To Be Happy.” I couldn’t have said it any better. ...
“I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”...
“Do the most difficult tasks ‘first and fast.’ It...
Three weeks ago the transmission went out in our van. The van is our primary family vehicle and a new transmission isn’t in the budget right now. Putting the cost of the $4,000 repair on a credit card isn’t an acceptable option in our eyes. We do have an emergency...
Here in Illinois we’re covered in a blanket of white. I heard that last Friday 49 of the 50 United States had snow! Hawaii was the only state that did not have snow on Friday. If you’re not used to snow and the accompanying cold, or if...
It will be here before you know it. Valentine’s Day. The day you get to tell your wife how much she means to you. Husbands, before you run out this afternoon to pick up your Hallmark card or that beautiful heart-shaped diamond necklace that’s been...
It’s hard to believe that it was twenty-five years ago today that I gave birth to my first-born. I was anticipating a normal, vaginal delivery and I ended up with a double-footling breech baby that required a c-section. Welcome to motherhood, where...
I’m not much of a gift giver so anytime gift-giving days present themselves, I find myself in a pickle. Seriously, friends, I’m what you might call gift-giving challenged! I rarely can think up something creative on my own but I can steal, oh I...
I had hoped to spend this week here in the blog world talking about Valentine’s Day. I certainly didn’t anticipate spending 48 hours in the hospital. What a whirlwind this week has been.Monday morning right after I put my boys on the school bus...
