Laundry is one of the most mundane, tedious household chores. I’d prefer to clean the toilets, “one and done!” But laundry takes time and steps. I know I shouldn’t be complaining since back in the 1800s, laundry was a week-long event. Laundry…
Laundry is one of the most mundane, tedious household chores. I’d prefer to clean the toilets, “one and done!” But laundry takes time and steps. I know I shouldn’t be complaining since back in the 1800s, laundry was a week-long event. Laundry…
Road tripping in a minivan with five children is not easy, but traveling as a family certainly can be rewarding. I found that most people were simply overwhelmed by the thought of a road trip and the preparation. So how…
When I visited Pompeii in Italy, I was amazed by the ruins left standing. It was incredible to see the technology and inventions the ancient Italians developed and how that inspired technology today. I looked at the ruins and imagined what they…
Thanks to COVID, we have all spent a lot more time at home. We probably have had more family time than ever before. I don’t know about you, but at times I have struggled to maintain my peace. So, I…
I like BIG, beautiful things. I have BIG ideas. I have a BIG personality. I am expressive and animated and work best when I see the whole picture, the BIG picture of a project or goal. For those of you…
I was probably around 10 or 11 years old when I remember standing on the path near my mother’s garden, my heart aching, and asking God to give me a “Sirach” friend. I had been reading my Bible and had…
You will show me the path of life, abounding joy in your presence, and delights at your right hand forever.” Psalm 16: 11 When my children were younger, I used to have them memorize Bible verses. Simple verses like Joshua…
Do you ever ask yourself, “How in the world did I end up here?” Or “How in the world did I get myself into this situation?” Well, I have certainly asked myself these questions multiple times after failed attempts to “make…
“I can’t do this. I don’t know how you do this.” I read those words one morning as I opened up a text message from a fellow mom. I could sense her utter frustration and discouragement. As I read on,…
I consider myself to be a pretty good cook. And though I enjoy cooking, I also hate cleaning. Anyone out there feelin’ me? While I can take joy in cooking for others, I find that I sometimes feel under-appreciated or…
