I'm a domestic goddess. Not a diva. Teacher of school and life lessons. Master chef. Unpaid chauffeur. Mender of (non-bloody) boo-boos. Imperfect. Flawed. Ordinary. In love with my Savior, the man i married, and the life i live...in that order.
I know all about sisters. As a matter of fact, I have a bunch of them. One full, biological sister, and a grand total of 6 that are half-sisters and step-sisters. Some I am very close to and share countless memories with because we’ve spent a ton of time together, and some (I confess) … More A New Kind of Sister
It was just supposed to be your ordinary, run-of-the-mill errand day–a trip to Target and then to Costco. My lists were made and I was on a mission to get in, get out, and get home. My Target list was simple: purchase our remaining items for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse It’s something we look … More Answers
Lately it seems like everywhere I look, there is brokenness. Broken promises, broken relationships, broken hearts, broken homes, broken lives, broken minds, broken people, broken Nations. So many people that I love seem to be living in constant pain. I observe from a distance as they suffer mentally, emotionally, physically, financially, relationally, and spiritually. Most … More When I can’t fix the broken…
Over 20 years ago, I was running. I was running on the track and cross-country team at my high school. I met two girls named Jeannie and Kim. They were patient. They went out of their way to be kind to me….giving me rides to and from practices and meets. They listened quietly as I ranted … More The Musketeers and Their King
Well, day 31 is finally here….Hallelujah! I feel the need to end this challenge by sharing with my readers a little about a couple of guys that I’m most grateful for. I like to refer to them as My Two Husbands: James and Jesus. My blog wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for my husband, James. … More Day 31: My Two Husbands.
This post is part of my Write 31 Days challenge and also the Five-Minute Friday online community that I participate in each Friday. A one-word prompt is given every Friday and we are encouraged to just free-write for 5 minutes and post it to our blogs without over-thinking or editing. If you’d like to participate, … More Day 30: Bonding over Bacon
She curled up next to me and whispered, “Good Morning.” Her two silky bears were clutched tightly to her chest and she rubbed the soft fabric on her lips the way she does every morning. I stroked her hair gently and we snuggled in silence because she’s a lot like me and doesn’t have a … More Day 28: Imagination
Well, it’s October….just a few days from Halloween as a matter of fact. Typically this is my favorite time of year. The air gets chilly and crisp. The leaves begin to change colors. I want to simmer cinnamon sticks and cloves on the stove and eat all the things containing apples and pumpkin. I envision … More Day 27: Tropical Fall.
I was minding my own business…wiping counters and sweeping crumbs. Words swirled around in my brain as though they were begging me to sit down with my laptop and let them all spill out. I was anxious to get the younger kids settled for the night when Ella, our youngest, issued her request: “Mommy? Will you … More Day 26: The Beauty of Monopoly Jr.
It was one of “those” weeks in the Crabb Shack. The kind of week where you start off Monday morning with every activity written neatly in color-coded pen in your planner…and by Friday the pages are covered in scribbles and wite-out and things left undone. All the “unexpecteds” hit like a ton of bricks and … More Day 25: Soul Food
my anchored life: 