While in Colorado, I was able to spend some time with my Aunt Jeanie. Aunt Jeanie, my dad’s only sister, lived in Colorado most of my growing up years. Our family lived in Indianapolis so it was always a treat to visit Aunt Jeanie and Uncle Jim.When I was in...
Yesterday was a great day at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs. I’m traveling with two Hearts at Home leaders and we spent the day talking with Focus on the Family about ways that our two ministries can partner to encourage moms better than ever! While I...
Thank you to all of you who have commented on the Sunday post about being at home even when the kids are in school. Let me clarify that if a mom chooses to do something different that doesn’t make her a bad mom–it means that her choices are different than...
I’ve been reading a couple of good books of late. These aren’t Christian books, but have been challenging and educational nonetheless. The first is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. If you want to expand your picture of the world, check out this book. I...
If God brings us to your mind over the next five days, would you pray for stamina and wisdom? Mark and I will be working on the edits of the new Hearts at Home book releasing in March 2010. And drum roll….we have a tentative cover…..We’re getting...
Our boys are headed to school next week which means that Mark and I need to transition from our summer dating strategy to our school year dating strategy. Because Mark’s days off are Friday and Saturday, we are able to spend Friday together during the school...
Tonight our church hosted a block party for the neighborhood. It was a great evening of meeting the neighbors, eating great food, and letting the kids play in huge inflatables. After the event was over, the party company said that four adults at a time could go in the...
One of the things I love most about summer is sitting out on the porch. This picture is my summer place to sit and chat with God.My husband is a pastor and the last few months have been challenging “church” months. This morning I was reading the book the...
July has been a good month for all of us who have participated in the “Yes” mom challenge. I’ve loved reading your “yes” mom stories…they have encouraged me and challenged me all at the same time! My hope is that some of us have...
I’ve been a bit unplugged for the past few days. My Grandma’s health has been failing and we had to make a trip to Indianapolis to help my sisters and parents move her out of a retirement home and into an assisted living facility. I didn’t take my...
I follow one of my favorite authors on Twitter. This week @TriciaGoyer tweeted: John came home for lunch. I’m still in my pjs. We had leftover casserole. Comfortable love is totally romantic.I love the concept of “comfortable love.” It describes that...
A few weeks ago my husband’s employer changed health insurance companies. That’s a bummer when you’re in the middle of a diagnosis/treatment program like Erica is. Knowing that Mayo was not “in network” I submitted an appeal to allow her...
Hello all,Erica and I are back in Rochester, MN, this week for her specialized therapy. Her myoclonic jerks have slowed down a lot but they are still there. We’re hoping to say goodbye to them forever. She had two sessions of occupational therapy today and was...
Can you believe it? It’s the last chapter of our Real Moms…Real Jesus Discussion! I’ve so enjoyed our Tuesday conversations. Thank you to those of you who have joined in the discussions. I’d love to hear from you this week if you’ve been...
It was a relaxing holiday weekend at the Savage household. Mark and I sat out on the porch and enjoyed the beautiful weather while finishing up the last 24 hours of our book deadline. Living With Less So Your Family Can Have More is the title the publisher chose. I...
