Thanksgiving is in two days. This sent a jolt of panic just now through those of you hosting family gatherings! Will there be sufficient room in the oven? Did I buy enough potatoes? Will everyone get along? Others are reading these words in a busy airport, navigating stress and crowds in order to spend…
I think we can all agree that in many ways this has been a brutal year. Or three. The war in Ukraine. Continued pandemic impacts. Unprecedented levels of anxiety. Spiking costs. But . . . there are also many ways in which this has been a time of grace. Marriages have been strengthened. Church attendance…
Dear Friends, Yep, it’s official. I was sick all last week and received my lab results back on Friday night with the news that I have COVID-19. It has been quite a journey, as I have been pretty sick for most of the past week and although slightly better now, it seems to be a…
Hello Friends, November ushers us into a season when we are more intentional about reflecting on all we have to be thankful for. This year, especially, let’s keep that tradition and place our focus on gratitude, kindness, and joy. And I am very grateful for you! As an expression of thanks, here’s a small gift—an…
As the holiday season quickly comes upon us, I love reflecting on our family’s favorite traditions. Thanksgiving finds the four of us driving 14 hours to Michigan to celebrate with Jeff’s family. A few weeks later we jump back in the car for the 11 hour trek to celebrate Christmas with my family in Virginia….
When I saw the Thanksgiving blog post from my staff, it was Thanksgiving evening, and I was celebrating the holiday with my husband’s extended family in Michigan. I pulled up the site and read this post on my phone, and I’m sure Jeff’s family thought I was totally nuts, because all of a sudden I…
