Happy Valentine’s Day, Scott!

He leans over to kiss me on the back of my neck as I wash the dishes. His arm slides across my shoulders as we sit on the front pew. He gently turns off the iPad and removes the earbuds after I’ve fallen asleep to another episode of The West […]

11:44 pm on January 15, 2013 {the beautiful ordinary}

It’s quiet here … and this makes two nights in a row I’ve been up long after I normally am sound asleep.  Just like last night I watched The West Wing on Netflix thinking the familiar dialog would lull my filled-up-mind into slumber. Instead, I watched President Bartlett prepare to […]

#MustRead 31 Days Series Leanne Penny

I found this series on October 9 … thanks to a tweet from Anne Bogel.  I read the post for that day and then scrolled back to read all the previous posts.  And I cried. These posts are beautiful and honest and filled with such earnestness.  If you know anyone […]

Voice Five Minute Friday LIVE from Allume

I’m live at Allume!!  We’re doing Five Minute Friday live … Five minutes. Go. ***** Tonight my daughter sang with her show choir. I missed it. The first time I’ve ever missed a performance she’s been a part of. I know she was fine. But I’m not so sure I […]

When Good Men Pass On

I’m traveling today.  Headed to a conference where I’ll laugh with friends, learn from others, and draw close to the Father.  But today, while I’m waiting for a connection in Charlotte, the majority of my family will be gathered in our hometown of Kennett, Missouri, to celebrate the life and […]