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Twenty Things I Wish I Understood Early in My Marriage

Rick and I have been married thirty-two years today! We were married on August 25, 1984 on a hot summer day in Sioux City, Iowa. We spent the first 20 years of our marriage moving every two to three years, including several years in Brazil and China for Rick’s job.

Now settled in the mountains of Colorado Springs, we can both testify that these are our favorite years together.

I love this season of our empty-nest-almost-grandparents life.

August 25, 2016 24 Comments

Grandma … or is it Gimo? (Or Nana? Nama? Mimi? Nemo?)

I don’t know what it is about Baby Boomers, but for some reason we don’t like to be called Grandpa or Grandma when we finally

August 16, 2016 31 Comments

We Whispered His Name

The pastor and his young family spoke in hushed tones while we met in their small apartment in Bucharest, Romania on a cold winter’s night.

July 14, 2016 12 Comments

This Wasn’t Supposed to Be My Story

There was a time—not so long ago—when the only way I could fall asleep at night was with worship music playing in my ears. I

June 24, 2016 20 Comments

My Stormy God

Tucked away in Psalm 18:16 are these words: He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep

June 22, 2016 7 Comments

Can’t Take Me Anywhere

In my “about” link I promised that I would occasionally write short “can’t take me anywhere” posts. So, here you go… One cold, wintry night—which

June 3, 2016 9 Comments

Heroes of the Faith

During the past few years I’ve met several mothers who have had to say good-bye to their children this side of heaven. All of them

April 1, 2016 No Comments