Tomorrow our 21 grandkids will invade our little farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for 4 days and 3 nights of Cousin Camp. It will be wild, crazy, exhausting and fun! This is our eleventh year of camp. When we first began we had 5 campers. You have to be age 4 to come, and … Read More about “It’s Coming! Countdown to Cousin Camp.”
The Value of Long Term Friendships
This weekend we had a wedding at our farm. The bride is the daughter of a couple we’ve known for over 50 years. She herself is best friends with our children. Old friends came from all over the country to celebrate—many of whom we’ve known for 40 years or more. We’ve had babies together, struggled … Read More about The Value of Long Term Friendships
Wisdom from a 94-year-old
My friend Virginia is 94 years old. This past week she spoke at our women’s Bible study. The question she’d been given to answer was, “What is something God has been speaking to you about lately?” Without hesitation she took us to a recent day in her quiet time with the Lord. She was studying the … Read More about Wisdom from a 94-year-old
A Tribute to My Two Mothers
As Mother’s Day approaches I’m thinking about my own two mothers: my mother and my mother-in-law. My mom was killed in a car accident. A man who ran a red light while talking on his cell phone struck her. She was 80 years old but you’d have thought she was 65. Mom was on her … Read More about A Tribute to My Two Mothers
A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Daughters-In-Law
I have two fine sons, amazing men. But when I think about it, one of best things they have ever done is to marry the women they did. When they were infants I began to pray for the wives they might one day marry (if it was God’s will for them to marry). I prayed … Read More about A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Daughters-In-Law
8 Keys To Make Your Marriage Last and Thrive
This summer John and I will celebrate 49 years of marriage. It seems to have gone by way too fast, but with 5 married kids and 21 grand children we haven’t had much time to notice the pace. We are simply thankful. Today we are most grateful for our sweet companionship. No, our marriage isn’t … Read More about 8 Keys To Make Your Marriage Last and Thrive
Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost him. It was a fearful time for his 4 siblings. (Read here). His older sister Grey (age 8) was having an especially hard time-particularly at bedtime. She could not fall asleep. She was afraid of … Read More about Night Fears and Pillowcases
Easter is over. Now what?
We just celebrated Easter. Family reunions, new outfits, beautiful flowers, yummy food. And for most of us a church service, strong sermon, and victorious hymns. “Jesus Christ is Risen today, Alleluia.” But now it’s the week after and I wonder-did Easter make any difference in my life? It’s easy to fall back into our daily … Read More about Easter is over. Now what?
