Amen? Or no? Do we really want to say this? Do we really believe this? Because I just got moved to Austin. I say, “got moved” because that is how it feels. I feel God’s hand moving me. And my family. And my dog. And now I’m searching for a place to board the dog
Enthusiastic Yes!
Go ahead, surprise me…
Since I’m a blogger, I really want to write about everything. I experience things and when they are powerful or meaningful in some way, I want to share them. But lately I’ve started wondering if God intends some things to just be for me. If He frowns upon me running to my computer to upload
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
What do your books say about you?
They say, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” But can you judge someone by what books they read? (More on that in a minute.) We found the house we want. I love everything about it. I just got a feeling, you know? I didn’t even open a drawer and I knew it was for
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
The Finish Line
Hi y’all…I want to share everything with you but obviously that is not possible and you would not want to know it all…like the fact that the air conditioning is out in our corporate rental apartment…did I mention it’s HOT in Texas? But I see God’s hand everywhere. I mean, the other day I was
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
Middle school and life…what is learning anyway?
I had my first school parent coffee in Texas. Yep, that’s right. I did it. I checked in, showed my license, put on my name tag and entered the scariest place of all…the middle school lunch room. I have to say it has gotten much better. It’s still not easy but I’m okay. I can
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
The Invisible Brave
Note the looks on their faces. Somewhere between, “This is Stupid” and “I hate you for moving us.” Emotions run wild. On the first day of school. Wherever you are. Whoever you are. Check out the rooftops below. The newness. The growth. The sun. So much is different and yet all is the same. I
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
Letter to My Daughter on Her First Day of High School
This post originally appeared on the blog in 2012 when my oldest daughter started high school. This year my younger daughter starts her freshman year. I’m reposting because I’d say the same things to her. Of course I would say some different things too. Because she is different. And now, so am I. But as
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
If These Walls Could Talk
If these walls could talk, what would they say? Would they tell about the love? And the tears? and the growing pains? Did they see when I was unsure and afraid and stepping out the door with trepidation? Could they feel when I returned and sank deep into the comfort of home? Do they know
Continue Reading
Enthusiastic Yes!
Big Change
Oh my gosh you guys. I mean…y’all. Big news over here. We are moving to Texas! We’ve always lived in Illinois so this is a huge change. Did you get my references to Big and Huge? They say everything is bigger in Texas. So it’s a good thing I named this blog Great Big YES!