Long before springwas ever a thing;Long before sheepor marshmallow peeps,God knew your name.And he alreadyloved you so much. Before We(more…)
Two-dollar packet of seeds = Pure magic (Video)
We had all the kids over for a fish fry this week, so I grabbed five vases from the kitchen(more…)
Chasing Retirement With A Clear Mission or a Bag Full of Mayhem?
As our prospect of retirement gets closer, Tim and I are having more conversations about what it might look like(more…)
Grumble-Crushing Travel Bags: Awesome Activities!
:: Spring Break, summer vacation, or a trip to see grandma? No matter where the trip takes your grandkids, these(more…)
The gift and gravity of a new grandbaby
:: When this little package of perfection arrived in December, she changed our hearts forever. Whatever the future holds, she’s(more…)
About Kristi
Thirty six years ago, Tim and I started our dance in the minefield. I was in my second year of(more…)
About “Loving Grandpa”
“Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.” Proverbs 31:11 Being in love. Not the “knees(more…)
About “Being Mom”
“When she speaks, her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 When I was pregnant, I(more…)
About “Being Grandma”
“Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.” Psalm 71:18(more…)
About Loving God’s Word
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. So, it’s time.(more…)
Bring in the new year with some Giggle & Gab!
The nature of life in a fallen world is stress. The ongoing pandemic is reason enough for restless nights…then add(more…)
Do not fear…do not be dismayed. Really?
How in the world do we “face the future without fear” when our adult kids experience pain and we have(more…)
Three ways to make sure we don’t waste our lives
We have a lot of fun with our kids and grandkids. I mean, we have a lot of fun! But(more…)
7 Reasons to pray for our adult kids
Few things in life make me feel as helpless as knowing that one of my adult kids is afraid or(more…)
Time to hit the kill switch and breathe
This laughing grandma has tumbled onto a relentless treadmill, unable to find the kill switch or enough oxygen to do(more…)
Bella’s prayer chain album
Today, Bella and I had so much fun making an orphan prayer chain together, using the printable from the post:(more…)
Speak life with the two week text challenge
Words are powerful. And when we become moms-in-law and grandmas, the words we speak become even more important because listening(more…)
How to make an orphan prayer chain
The look on Kaycee’s face said it all. She stood in front of our fridge, searching the faces of 20(more…)