“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...
She’s home! Yesterday, the doctor did an ultrasound on her legs and found no additional blood clots, so they released her to go home. Go God!Thank you for all your prayers and please continue to pray for her as she continues her recovery. Thanks!Anne...
Hi Everyone, this is Anne, Jill’s daughter. Last night, my mom was admitted to the hospital due to a Pulmonary Embolism. This means that they found 3 blood clots in her lung. She’ll be in the hospital for a few days, so we’d really...
I am a firm believe of the importance of the family meal. I’ve posted about it before here. I believe that the family needs to sit down around the dinner table most evenings to foster communication and family connection. No drive thru...
