Restored

My husband bought an old, dilapidated hoosier.  When Burt brought it home, I raised my eyebrows in wonderment.   The wood looked like it had been starved of oil for a half century, the latches sported deep-seated rust, and the work surface displayed dents, pits and more rust.  A pathetic example of what was formerly a farm woman’s pride and joy as well as the essential cupboard in her kitchen.  “What was he thinking?”  “I’m going to restore it good as new, ” Burt announced.  “Well, I hope,” he muttered under his breath. I looked at him and gave him a Read More

If Not Me, Then Who?

Amanda Tingle Taylor is my special guest blogger this week.  I think you will love her, too. I cradle her on my chest, her little hand resting on my neck. She’s so little for her age but she fits perfectly against me. I know my days with her are numbered as we have been told she will be going to live with her father— a father she has never known and who has only met her a couple of times. Less than a week into her placement with us my husband told me, “You are getting too attached to her!” Read More

Cancer Changes Us

I have a special guest blogger this week.  Micah Maddox  is a conference speaker, Bible teacher, writer, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World.  She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic  world.  Micah is a pastor’s wife and mother of three.  Her prayer is that you will be encouraged.  The link to her website is micahmaddox.com Micah’s topic for this week is: “Cancer Changes Us.” Life is a roller coaster.  Cancer takes the ride to a whole new level.  Just when you think the ride is Read More