Prepare to tear up... (Conversation as we head home from the grocery store) Elias: Mommy where is Grandpa Tim? Is Grandpa Tim sick? Mommy: No, baby. Grandpa Tim isn’t sick anymore! He’s with Jesus. Elias: Ohh grandpa Tim got up? Grandpa Tim is not sick anymore. Mommy: No, grandpa Tim isn’t sick anymore. .... short … Continue reading Let’s Go To Jesus’ House
Publishing A New Devotional!
I Have Exciting News Friends!! A few years ago, my friend Shellie asked if I’d like to contribute to a devotional for women that she was putting together. I had completely forgotten about it... and here it is!!! https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/hearts-aligning-…/1135735762… What a special project created by 40 women with a heart to unite and encourage other … Continue reading Publishing A New Devotional!
Truly, Madly, Deeply…
Every once in a while, life will bring you treasures. Treasures that you keep in a safe, walk into a fire for, or take with you in case of evacuation. Treasures you would hope to have with you if ever stranded on a deserted island or lost at sea. Funny, when we really think about it, … Continue reading Truly, Madly, Deeply…
There Is No “I” In Team
Up at 4:15 to study. Off to work at 6:30. Works all day and comes home to help me cook, clean and play with the boys before bed. Falls asleep around 7-8 just to do it again the next day. Oh and if that wasn’t enough... this weekend he started his classroom training to get … Continue reading There Is No “I” In Team
Real World: Motherhood Edition
This is what happens when we go to the Bucs Stadium to buy Monster Jam tickets in the middle of a harsh Florida winter. (Side conversation with the lady taking forever at the ticket window... ) HER: “Oh my goodness I think he’s got sand in his mouth!” ME: (with two Russian-Colombian toddlers) Yeah, I know. … Continue reading Real World: Motherhood Edition
Waiting to Exhale
This year has been a hard one. 👬The boys entering year 2 and year 4 of their little lives has required much more patience, understanding and energy. I tried going back to work only to realize that I wasn’t ready. I needed to be home with my babies. BUT, we kept the boys in … Continue reading Waiting to Exhale
It Didn’t Come Without A Fight
This man. He drives me nuts. He pushes all my buttons. He leaves his socks and underwear on the floor. He never puts anything back where it belongs. He sleeps in the middle of the bed and snores horrendously loud when he’s tired (which is a lot) He also works everyday from sun up to … Continue reading It Didn’t Come Without A Fight
Since You’ve Been Gone
It has been a month since you’ve been gone. So far, we are ok. Not awesome, but ok. I wore the same shirt today that I wore the day we brought you home from the hospital. We took grandma Yelena to see the beautiful lights at the Florida Botanical Gardens. She’s leaving Wednesday. I know … Continue reading Since You’ve Been Gone
Nothing Else Will Do
Since dad got sick, I would save my falling apart for the boys’ bedtime... sitting alone in the darkness and stillness, allowing the worship music to wash over me. That’s when the tears would come. The brokenness would come. The words would come. I would often write you all, updating Facebook with news about dad … Continue reading Nothing Else Will Do
Veteran’s Day
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day. Veteran’s day will also be the day that my father’s body was cremated. The day a proud soldier’s body was returned to dust. (I have woken up covered in stress hives FIVE days over the last month and a half. Lord Jesus I pray that You to erase any painful sounds … Continue reading Veteran’s Day
Dear Miss Mary 