“I couldn’t get into the pool or the shower today because they were so crowded,” I huffed to the administrator at my local gym. Before she could reply I stomped…
Gratitude
When a Broken Furnace Doesn’t Seem Like Such a Big Deal
It was a bitterly cold Kansas morning. And our usually snug and warm home felt freezing because the heater had stopped working in the middle of the night. We shivered…
I’m Filthy Rich!
As I write these words, all of my children are home, for a little while. With 10 kids, it is very difficult to get everyone in the same place at…
Father Love
Sweet memories tumble through my head and slowly spill out of my eyes as salty tears. It was supposed to be just another one of my daily walks through the…
Why we Need to Teach our Children About Gratitude
One of the great privileges of my life has been visiting orphanages in countries such as Russia, China, and South Africa. Taking our children to see those little ones who…
Getting Away — The Rest of the Story
Thought it did not seem probably or possible, recently my hubby and I finally managed to get away for a night. Now … the rest of the story. As many…
New Year’s Traditions
New Year’s traditions are as sacred to many families as their Christmas traditions. Growing up, our family always gathered with the same group of friends after attending New Year’s Eve…
Hairdryer Happiness
We have lived in the same house for just over 25 years. We moved in when our fifth child was an infant and then added our last 18 months later….