Have you ever had a dream? Story has always been one of my biggest dreams. It's drawn me from my earliest memories. Before I knew how to write, I spoke stories out loud and asked others to write them down for me. I loved it when my parents or grandparents would read aloud, and I was blessed...
Summer 2022 is here!
"What are you going to do with your summer?" This is a question I get asked often this time of year. While I may have a few months off from everyday interaction with my students, I feel like I have plenty of regular responsibilities to keep me busy. I live in a multi-generational household, which...
One Day at a Time
May is an incredibly busy time of year for a teacher. As this month approached, I could see the many big tasks looming on the horizon. You may or may not know this about me, but I'm a born coordinator and I enjoy event planning. It's a gift God has given to me, and I want to honor Him with it....
Not All Change Is Bad
Like most people, I'm not a huge fan of change. I like my plans and my routine and being able to have a reasonable expectation about how my day will unfold. But the title of this post is tongue-in-cheek, because of course not all change is bad. There are plenty of wonderful changes in the...
Everyday Faithfulness
Yesterday I got to type two of the most blessed words in an author's vocabulary. The End. Ahhh, the satisfaction. There's a rush of emotion that accompanies the typing of those six little letters. I've had this experience four times now (twice with this manuscript), and more often than not there's...
