Valentine’s Day 2010

It's different this year. I'm married. We have some history, and our Valentine's Day celebration allowed us to revisit some things.A great meal at a favorite restaurant. Homemade cards. Great conversation. And then he went to bed. The man is TIRED, I tell you! He works hard, seven days a week.So I'm up, winding down …

Love Like That

I woke up this morning after the best night's sleep I've had in weeks.All three of my girls have been gone all week long. Sarah is still making her way around her new (albeit temporary) life in Germany, with new friends and strong new bonds with family. Shannon and Sydni have been in Knoxville all …

"It Is Written"

Today I took Shannon on a mommy/daughter date and saw "Slumdog Millionaire".Wow.Took me by surprise; I had heard that it was a 'love story', and that therein was the appeal.  So I expected the girl + boy story to be the focal point.  But that aspect seemed almost secondary; the love story was as much …

A Very CREATIVE Proposal

This made me cry.  But then again, some days it doesn't take much.This is what happened when a Willow Creek Production staff member wanted to marry a Willow Creek Promiseland staff member.  The setting?  Their church.  The players?  Their team.The result?  Made me cry.TThanks to Nancy Beach for the link!