“What would I want this for?” I will never forget the fire in my younger brother’s voice, or the sheer look of horror on my mother’s face as the freshly unwrapped Christmas gift flew across the room. It landed with a thud on the hardwood floor and slid right back under the Christmas tree. The […]

I know you have been in undated with posts this week. It’ll be the same next week too! That’s what happens when I have two different series – Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands, and 10 Days of Creative Writing – going on at once. Who’s responsible for double booking that anyway? I just want to highlight […]

Gratitude can be a tricky thing, at least for me. For many years I struggled to feel grateful in my heart, even though I was surrounded by blessings my life didn’t look the way I expected it to. I was angry, so angry that Heavenly Father didn’t bless me exactly the way I wanted Him […]

My son has been counting the days until his birthday. For him it is important. He wants to reach the magical age of five. My 11 year old daughter counts her money. She is trying to earn enough to buy a skirt she wants. When we get in the van to go anywhere I count […]

Blessing Box A Tradition That Develops An Attitude of Gratitude Leaping from Halloween to Christmas with only a slight nod in the direction of Thanksgiving is something I work diligently to avoid as a person and as a mother.The Tradition of a Blessing Box has provided a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving. We start on […]