Whispering Blossoms

As the sun set on my Monday evening, the 72-degree weather made this February day feel more like the beginning of springtime. The blush-colored blossoms on our Japanese Plum trees sweeten the air and the grass on our hillside is a lush, green jungle for our puppy to explore in adorable leaps and bounds. It’s … Continue reading Whispering Blossoms →

Truth, Lies, and Story-Telling

While I focused on navigating the SUV into our driveway, my older son commented, “Hey, Mom, there’s a chicken nugget in the road.” “Ummm....what?” My mind was focused on parking the car, heading inside, and closing the door on the workday - it most certainly was not on chicken nuggets decorating the asphalt. “There’s a … Continue reading Truth, Lies, and Story-Telling →

Soak It All In

I despise going to the gym. I wander from machine to machine, surreptitiously reading the instructions and avoiding eye-contact with anyone close to me. I feel awkward, self-conscious, and like everyone knows I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing. In short, no matter how often I go or how many years of learning I … Continue reading Soak It All In →

Teeming with Heroes – Life Lessons from “When Calls the Heart”

As I tucked my 8-year-old into bed on Christmas Eve, he whispered into my ear, “Do you think I’ll get the pocket watch? Can you just tell me that?” His face held that look of excitement that nears desperation when you just don’t know if your wish will come true. And of course, being the … Continue reading Teeming with Heroes – Life Lessons from “When Calls the Heart” →

Love Surrounds Me – Experiencing the Third Hearties Family Reunion (HFR3)

With each word or phrase I added to my growing list over the weekend, I compiled a new understanding of the Heartie movement - and my faith in a God who goes before me took even deeper root in my soul.