Wedding Day

It was a beautiful wedding. That’s about all I can think of to say today. I’m pretty exhausted today and just soaking in the reality of being here at home with my husband, my two boys, and the reality of a new normal.Motherhood…it’s the only...

It’s Wedding Day!

It’s wedding day at the Savage’s. At 6pm tonight, Erica and Kendall will officially start their new life together.We started off the day with all of the girls going out for breakfast and then on to get our nails done together. (Picture l-r: me, daughter...

Friday’s Quote of the Week

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have – so spend it wisely. ~Kay Lyons

Dinner Date with God

Last week I asked if some of you would be interested in learning more about the concept of snacks and meals with God. (If you missed the original post click here.) I asked if you would like to get serious about planning some extended time with God. I’m thrilled...

We have a winner!

Thanks to all of you who took the time to follow the directions and posted for the first time on a blog! It was great hearing from you!Jess asked “how do I get an official blog ID?” It’s really easy! Just click here and sign up for a Google ID....

The weekend and first time blog comment posting

I’m sorry it’s been since last Thursday that I posted. I’ve been a bit under the weather. I’m still dealing with pain from an auto accident a year and a half ago. I’ve been doing trigger point injections in my shoulder and they’ve...

Am I Coming To Your Neck of the Woods?

Do you live in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio? Or would you like to hop on a plane and head to Grand Rapids, Michigan? The Hearts at Home Great Lakes event will take place Oct 2-3, 2009 at the DeVos Center in Grand Rapids, MI. I’ll be there as well as Dr....

Snack or Meal with God?

Many years ago I was in a moms small group with three other women. We encouraged each other as wives and moms, prayed together, and shared life experiences with one another. I remember our leader, Janice, sharing about her frustrations of having only...

A little bit of accountability can make a difference

Mid-August we received our boys’ school bus pick up and drop off times. From day one Kolya’s high school bus has been almost to the minute on time in the morning and the afternoon. Austin’s junior high bus experience has been less predictable. Pick...