“Every day is the same,” one of my boys said sadly the other day.

~1~ I bought Advent calendars for both of our boys on Sunday. One of my sons ate all of his chocolates that day. That’s one way to do Advent, trying to hurry things along, rather than savoring the sweetness of each day. I can absolutely understand that impatience—and that love for chocolate. Many years that’s […]

Being near the people we love is always reassuring, bringing comfort and peace. It’s not even what they say or do that makes us feel better. There’s something about their presence that helps us feel loved, accepted and safe.

What does God hope for us this Advent season?

Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.

A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.

Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.

What is Thanksgiving dinner without sauerkraut?

We have been waiting to see whether our baby finches are male or female to decide on their names.

It’s sad to lose people you love, but the stories make me smile.