I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas!  I know my blog has gone silent for over a month now.  I apologize.  I pray that God will use all that we are going through to help others one day very soon. I hope Jesus is the reason you celebrate this coming holiday.  We try very hard to make Read more

I have an online friend, Alece.  She has a wonderful blog, Grit and Glory.  I know she and I differ in some areas but, she challenges me.  Confession:  Sometimes when I see a blog she's written in my blog reader...I don't read it for a bit.  It's sad I know.  I'd rather hold one to some sin Read more

Today has been a beautiful day in Ohio!  I cannot believe how warm and lovely it has been.  I have a gorgeous tree in my yard.  It is brilliant in the fall with it's yellow leaves.  It makes me smile and know God loves me.  I know some don't understand that but, I sure do on days like today! Read more

I know, I've been off lately in my blogging.  I have a lot going on in my brain and in our lives.  Many of the huge things happening I cannot share at this time.  I know that someday I will, and that God will use it for His glory.  We recently went on a vacation to Myrtle Beach.  It was so Read more

Noah James Griffin is nine years old today.  I cannot believe it!  It honestly seems like yesterday that I was pregnant with him.  Shan and I were so excited to be having a little boy!!  He was such a joy as a little baby.  He could talk and talk.(he still does)  He could say 50 words when he Read more

The Challenge has been set.  The challengers are in place.  This stakes are high.   Shan has been talking smack this week about how much weight he can lose.  He thinks that he can take me down in a competition with no problem. I think he’s off his rocker.  We aren’t setting any HUGE goal or end Read more