Confession: I Want Something For Christmas (Even When I Say I Don’t)
Several years ago, the diamond fell out of my mom’s wedding ring and was lost forever. Being a family of…
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Several years ago, the diamond fell out of my mom’s wedding ring and was lost forever. Being a family of…
Continue ReadingLast year during Wednesday night church activities, our little girl made an Advent calendar. The calendar had 24 vacant spaces to…
Continue ReadingIt is upon us—the greatest and sometimes most stressful time of the year. You budget your holiday gift money out…
Continue ReadingChristmas has been different every year since you left me. Even though you are not here with me, your name…
Continue ReadingHolidays—they insist on being recognized every year. They demand celebration with a whimsical cheer. They remind us it is a time…
Continue Reading"Jingle Bell Rock" plays on the radio. Snow gently falls outside the windows. Lights sparkle on the Christmas tree. And…
Continue ReadingThis was the first year I wouldn’t put up a tree or any decorations at all for my favorite holiday.…
Continue ReadingDear Family and Friends, With the holidays upon us, I thought this would be a good time to address some…
Continue ReadingMy Christmas tree is not up right now, and I don’t even care. I hate putting that thing up and…
Continue ReadingDear Mrs. Soanso and Mrs. Whasername, December has been an incredibly busy month for our family. Aside from regular Christmas…
Continue ReadingI am always fascinated by this time of the season when people you have not heard from for an entire…
Continue ReadingEvery year when Christmas rolls around, I find myself having a hard time answering the question from my husband, "So,…
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