Having influence in the life of another is no small matter. We all have our spheres of influence, but a primary one in my life has been the children around me. First as a big sister, then as a teacher, and more recently as an aunt. Influencing young ones is an especially big responsibility, as...
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...
All In
I had a long cry the other night. The weight of waiting is something we all understand. It's difficult when we have a desire that is out of our grasp. We can have all the faith and patience in the world, and it's still hard. On this particular day, I'd been at church and heard some wonderful...
People Over Accomplishments
I like exercise. So much so that I have a treadmill in my bedroom, and that used to be a near-daily activity for me. It was a great time to read a few chapters on my Kindle or watch an episode of a TV show. Multitasking at its finest! Used to be. My niece lives with me, and at 18 months old, she's...
