The best way to kick off a new year? Reading good books! After being in a reading rut at the end of 2015, it felt so good getting back to what I love. I read a variety of books and discovered a new author! As a young girl, I loved reading Nancy Drew books. In college I read a lot of Mary Higgins Clark. I really do love a good mystery! So I was pumped when a fabulous friend (and avid reader) recommended the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni. I read the first two books this month and Continue Reading
My Favorite Things {January Edition}
This year, instead of participating in Friday Favorites every week, I've decided to share my favorite things on the last Friday of each month. My lists may be a little longer; but sharing once a month will allow me to participate in a few other link ups that happen on Friday. My January Favorites included.... The Crown on Netflix John got me hooked on this series. You guys, I'm not a history buff. I had no desire to watch this show, but it is so good! John and I couldn't wait for Continue Reading
What’s Up Wednesday {January 2017}
It's time for the first "What's Up Wednesday" of 2017! 1. What We're Eating This Week... We started the new year determined we were going to cut back on eating out. You guys, we were eating out WAY too much. Not only is that bad for our waistline, but we were spending a ridiculous amount of money. The truth is, I'm not a fan of cooking. I want simple meals that don't take a lot of time. This week we're eating a go-to meal that never disappoints. My super easy Chicken Continue Reading
Holding On To Hope After Christmas
Why is it so hard to hold on to the magic of Christmas after December 25th? The day after Christmas I felt so down - coming off a Christmas high, I guess. But those words I kept singing on Christmas Eve - a thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices - they kept coming to mind. I was reminded they ring true all year long; not just on Christmas. In the days since Christmas, I've slowed down. I've opened my Bible and I've prayed. From the depths of my soul, I know I want 2017 to be Continue Reading
Highs and Lows of 2016
As I look back on 2016, there were many mountain top highs and quite a few valley lows. The truth is, I didn't always handle the lows very well. In 2017 I hope to embrace the lows instead of letting them get me down. Special Needs Parenting is a roller coaster ride. I don't want the sudden dips to steal my joy. I don't want the long, slow climb to create a hard heart. I want to enjoy the ride - the twists, turns and sudden stops. I want to feel the thrill even when the moment isn't very Continue Reading