Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 I went to school the next day sporting Ked’s class ring with the giant ruby in the center. I hadn’t made any phone calls to my friends when I got home. I attended a small Christian school and I’d decided to […]
stories
Our Circle of Friends
Not long ago, a friend introduced me to the community at Our Circle of Friends. It’s a wonderful site where women share encouragement and devotionals with each other. I’m honored to share a story there today about what happened when two mothers prayed. And if you’re visiting from Our Circle of Friends, welcome! Thank you […]
Young Love Letters – Part 3
In case you missed the previous installments… Part 1 Part 2 July 19-23, 1993 proved to be an exciting week. My family and four of my friends from our church clown troupe headed to the conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Sidenote- one of the four that attended with us was a very sweet guy whom […]
The guide to little brothers
I have a little brother whom I love dearly. I am also married to a little brother and I’m parenting a little brother. As I’ve been raising a little brother over the past four years, I’ve come to understand my own brother and my husband a little bit better. I’ve also come to realize that […]
Memorial Day Tribute
Every Memorial Day weekend, I pull out this story that my Grandma wrote to me in a letter while I was in college. I was taking a story telling class and had written my grandparents asking them to send me family stories. This one is a gem, and serves as a reminder that Memorial Day […]
My magical world
I live in a magical world. I put a small white box on my head, and I transform into a singing, dancing pirate. My trusty little companions and I set sail in a cardboard box on the high seas fending off alligators with a kitchen spoon. When our boat takes on water, we swim safely […]