So while we were home for Christmas, we had dinner with my high school friends. Most all of them were able to attend. Those who came brought their children. Brian and I have not yet embarked on the journey to kid-dome; however, it was my idea for my friends to bring their kids! Needless to…
Category: Life as I Know It
My Brain Needs an Off Button…
Its 12:40 a.m. and the only reason I am awake right now is because I can’t turn off my mind. I have so many thoughts bouncing around in my head I literally cannot manage to quiet down and actually fall asleep. This has been happening to me alot lately. I think its because I am…
Who is the most challenging name on your Christmas List?
Mine is my step-dad. J.D. Parkinson. Servant of the people. Wants for nothing. Never complains. Biggest joy in life is McDonald’s coffee and a trip to Wal Mart. What do you get a man like this? You get him a Llama. For a closer look at the llama’s available for purchase, click here or here.
You’re Not the Boss of Me…
Today at church, Pastor Lon ended with this quote and a challenge to us, to examine our lives and ask ourselves tough questions about who is really in charge. Jesus is either Lord of All or he is not Lord at all. – Hudson Taylor Hmmmm. That’s deep. Is Jesus truly Lord of ALL of…
What’s so comforting about food?
“When sick, or tired, or far from home, everyone seems to yearn for the gastronomic equivalent of a warm sweater, a kiss on the forehead, a favorite blanket.” – PBS special on comfort food. It’s so true. Why do so many of us turn to food to find comfort? I do it. I even get…
Greatest Invention of all time
I-tunes. Music is a catagory on the blog that I have neglected since the recent upstart. I wont wax poetic about the soundtrack of my life, at least not yet… but for today I cannot resist to share some of the most treasured jewels of our musical culture that I recently discovered on I-tunes this…
Fall Fun
Here are a few snapshots of life as we’ve known it over the past few weeks. Enjoy:)
Thanksgiving with the Walters
This is a quick preview of Thanksgiving Dinner with Brian and AnnieLaurie… stay tuned for more….
Attention Shoppers, Beggar on Aisle 3…
Ok, before you deem me heartless, please hear me out. Tuesday night I popped into Whole Foods on the way home from work to pick up a few last minute Thanksgiving necessities. My husband was feeling sick with a cold, so he waited in the car. As I was perusing the lemon selection, a young…
While You’re Waiting…
I heard a preacher preach a sermon once that we should strive to emulate Jesus, not only in his 3 years of ministry, but also in the way he lived before his ministry began on earth.
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