Doing Nothing Together

Mark says: “We need to do this more often.” That’s what I said to Jill yesterday morning as we spread out a blanket on the grass along the shore of Lake Michigan.  The International students we were hosting really wanted to see the Shedd Aquarium....

Quote of the Week

“Constant criticism makes people bitter.  Constructive criticism makes people better.”                                                                          ~Todd Clark

Fantastic Food: Cauliflower Rice

When my daughter mentioned that she’d made cauliflower rice, I admit that it didn’t even sound good.  Of course, at that time, I wasn’t motivated to change my eating like I am now post-cancer. I was at her house one day when she made it for dinner....

Quote of the Week

“Comparison robs us of the joy of obedience.”                                                                               ~Jennie Allen

Quote of the Week

“God wants Prodigal Parents — not ‘perfect parents’: Lavish in love, Extravagant in Truth, Big Spenders of Grace.”                                                         ~Ann Voskamp

Quote of the Week

“If our country is worth dying for in time of war, let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace.”                                                                          ~ Hamilton...

Quote of the Week

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”                                                                  ~Billy Graham

Quote of the Week

“Our goal as parents:  we must not transfer power too early, even if our children take us daily to the battlefield.”                                                             ~Dr. James Dobson

Quote of the Week

“When your past calls, don’t answer.  It has nothing new to say.”                                                                                      ~Unknown

Quote of the Week

“The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.”                                                           ~Author unknown

Quote of the Week

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.  It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever the cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever the cost.”                                                                                ~Arthur...

No More Perfect Bloggers

Okay so last Thursday wasn’t the Third Thursday. But I thought it was. I’m still claiming chemo brain anytime I can! After all, I need to get as much mileage out of that considering all I went through last year in my cancer journey! So last Thursday I...

Quote of the Week

“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.”                                                         ~Linda Wooden

You Have The Power To Inspire!

She played the same three measures of music over and over again, hoping that one of these times would help her remember the next part of the song. She persevered, but then I saw the wetness at the corner of her eyes. I sat down on the piano bench next to her and...

Quote of the Week

“Motherhood is wonderful, rewarding, messy, noisy, and sometimes crazy ride, but it is worth is all.”                                                                         ~Author Unknown