Despite the sometimes weariness I feel, we have had a wonderful month, full of lots of fun. I don't want to forget all the wonderful thi...

"....Please, Aslan! Am I not to know?" "To know what would have happened, child?" said Aslan. "No. Nobody is ever t...

My Great King,      You know that this year has been different for us. In many ways, much harder. And I know you have seen the last month.  ...

For those of you who know me, you know that it's not often I get to be the "cool" mom.  Loving, educational, and maybe even fu...

Today, every inch of my body aches. I decided last week that I might take up running. For those of you who know me, this is shocking because...

Well. We had a really fun Christmas party on Sunday night-just our family!! We tried to have a gingerbread house competition, which didn...

Advent is perhaps, my very favorite time of year. It comes from the Latin word which means " coming". Each day of December we read...

Elijah had a great exam today-he did not need any additional treatment beyond his exam!!!! This has not happened since before June, so this ...

It's dark here in NY, but Elijah and I made it safe and sound.  The last trip was difficult in so many ways that I almost had to push my...

And all through the halls , All the creatures were stirring, Shaking ceilings and walls. Mommy was packing  And checking her list To make su...

Turkey-covered in gravy and nestled in next to sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes and homemade stuffing next to yeast rolls and green beans....

Dear Woman sitting in seat 22B,      I'm so sorry we weren't properly introduced. I wish you could meet me under different circumsta...

It's so hard, because it can start to feel a little like one step forward, one step back. But that is why it is so important for us to t...

To all who are staying at the Ronald McDonald house, especially those on the same floor as Elijah and I. :) It's always a rough night af...

Well, after a long day of travel....it's time to say goodnight.  Up early for Elijah's EUA (exam under anesthesia) tomorrow. Goodnig...

Elijah and I are just getting ready to board our flight. Elijah had a rough day yesterday and he is tuckered out! I saw this sign at the air...

So, it's dress up night for youth group Here is Mary Poppins and the Holy Bible. I love the creativity of these kids. This was fun. :)