Thanksgiving – Traditional or 21st Century?

I recently glanced at the cover of the November issue of Good Housekeeping and saw – in big letters – THANKSGIVING. It’s no surprise that the November issue would focus on the upcoming holiday, but then I saw a picture of a cake. A CAKE! “No, no, no!” I...

An Unexpected Family

On the surface, our family looks like any other: husband and wife, four kids. We are the quintessential American family. It’s only after getting to know us that someone might come to realize what a struggle it has been to piece our family together. Infertility,...

Reconnect the Disconnect

Last week something happened that disrupted my perfectly peaceful evening–the Internet went out. Panic ensued as I asked my techie son to see if he could find and fix the problem. No such luck. We waited, not so patiently, to see if it would just resolve itself....

Faith, Family, Football

I forget. I always forget. Then something like Saturday afternoon’s homecoming game featuring a double reverse pass play brings me back to reality. Watching the gridiron team of my alma mater, I was mesmerized early in the game, still in the first quarter, when my...

Oyster Stew Comfort

It’s the time of year when I become incredibly nostalgic. I was married in the fall. I love the changing of seasons and the crisp air. My mom also went to meet Jesus in the month of October. For these reasons, I enjoy doing things that bring back memories, which draw...