I have this friend, Amie Berryhill. Everyone needs an Amie. She has this infectious optimism that puts you in a good mood within about three seconds of being in her midst. We’ve signed up to do the Shamrock Four-Miler race this weekend, and have been pumping ourselves up for it. I texted her today to [...]
I was saying my evening prayers a few nights ago. I always try to start my prayers with praise. It just seems rude to start asking for things right of the gate. As I was in praise mode, I began to think of different names we have for God – our Father, Healer, Provider, etc. [...]
It all started when I realized I didn’t have any tomatoes for my turkey sandwiches. I didn’t want to waste the smoked turkey and Gruyere cheese I bought on special from Harris Teeter, so I had to improvise. Roasted red peppers? Why yes, thank you! Before I knew it, I had slapped together and created [...]
I’ve often wanted to be really, really super at something – extraordinary, even. I have thought it would be so cool to be able to sing like my friend, April – she’s really amazing; write a book that would capture the attention and inspire the masses; or be able to effortlessly paint or draw anything [...]
I had something completely different to post today. However, as I was looking through my journal this morning, I came across an entry I had written three months ago. I had never intended it to be a blog post, but I really felt like God was telling me to put it out there this morning. [...]
I’ve been doing Weight Watchers for about three weeks now. Out of the gate, I rocked it – losing four pounds in the first week. Since then, it’s been an uphill, or should I say “upscale” battle. I lost a tad bit the second week, and maintained the third week. My most recent weigh in [...]
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Yes, I realize I’m posting this on Sunday. The weekend got away from me, what can I say? Anyhoo. I just wanted to share one of our family’s favorite salad recipes. We made it last night. Hence, the “Salad Saturday” title. I try to do a “salad dinner” every week. I’m not always consistent, but [...]
My kids have always been really good eaters. They’ll pretty much try anything once. They’re a lot like me in that regard (which is why I’m currently doing the Weight Watchers program). However, I’ve often thought they didn’t get enough fruits and veggies in their diet. I’ll be honest, I’m all for letting them have [...]
Lately, I’ve found myself filled with a burning desire to be more domestic. Okay, maybe more like a somewhat hot and smoking ember of a desire. I spend minutes hours perusing blogs and web sites that inspire me to the point of distraction. The girls and I are already planning our vegetable and flower gardens; [...]
