The older children and I had the phenomenal opportunity to hear one of our nation’s patriots speak about the training and leadership of the Navy SEALs. As a commanding officer in this elite fighting force, this gentleman had much to tell us about his experiences with … [Read more...]
Fallen SEAL Ryan Owens
I love my country. I hold those that serve to protect and defend her so very dear to my heart. And the families of the fallen-- well-- they take my breath away. So when news began to circle Sunday that a Navy SEAL had lost his life, I was filled with … [Read more...]
FedEx and the Flag
So many political hot buttons right now it seems as though any one subject instantly brings out the best and worst of our every freedom of free speech. Friends and families are divided among dozens of social issues. The country's riff and unrest are heartbreaking and … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Soji!
Hard to believe that 8 years ago, Soji was placed in our family. Ransom was almost three months old and our busy home was quite literally crawling with wee ones! Soji is an incredibly joyful child completely given over to performing. In fact, when she was … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Daly Kay!
How is it that my little bambino is turning 22? I can hardly even believe that sentence as I write it. Despite all of our mistakes, despite being the "crash test dummy" of our parenting skills (or serious lack thereof) my little daughter has grown into an incredible … [Read more...]
Be Yourself
We made it. We made it to and from DC and had an incredible trip full of memories that I can't wait to share with you. As soon as I find my phone. But my sweet sophomore girls group at church has been making our way through the book of Matthew. Today, we are on … [Read more...]
Strong Back, Soft Heart
It was a whopping 57 degrees this past Sunday morning and pure panic had set in my kids. What on earth would they wear to church? We live in balmy South Florida...we don't own close-toed shoes, we barely have sweaters, and it had been years since I had bought any of my … [Read more...]
Life is a Precious Gift
I'd had a heckuva week. Poor Bliss had come down with a virus that turned into more than a nasty bacterial infection. We spent a few days in the hospital while she recovered and even though it wasn't under the best of circumstances, even a hospital stay with someone as … [Read more...]
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