Tag: family
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Finding Family
Let’s be honest: most of us did not grow up in a house that looked like a Hallmark Christmas movie. (Although, I do have a good friend whose hometown could LITERALLY be the scene of one.) My husband and I both came from less-than-picture-perfect homes, think more dramatic reality TV than picturesque TV sitcoms. But…
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Discovering Faith, Hope and Love Through My Family
“Where is he going?” I asked myself as I watched my father hike up a mountain in the middle of the Arizona desert. Rest assured, this was a normal vacation occurrence for the Young Family. However, he took the car keys with him and left us in the car with no air conditioning. What were…
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Hope & Encouragement for Caregivers
I have struggled with how to write this blog for several weeks. I called a friend for prayer and I told her that I was struggling with how to bring hope and encouragement to others in a part of my life where I often need it too. She encouraged me to share what I’ve learned…
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Embracing Motherhood: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Grace
A mother’s heart is like a masterpiece of love, stitched together with patience, sacrifice, and joy—throw in a dash of caffeine and a pinch of “Oh no, not another Barbie shoe!” for good measure! This describes my morning. Another broken toy, due to the refusal of my 5-year-old daughter. No matter how many times we…
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Faith, Family, and Pajamas: Building A Legacy
Fifteen years ago, my husband and I were newlyweds, just a year into marriage, and still figuring out life together. Our world was turned upside down when we gained custody of my two youngest siblings. Suddenly, our cozy duo became a family of four. It was a whirlwind of emotions—joy, fear, uncertainty, and hope—all rolled…
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Christmas Mice
I have mice in my Christmas tree every year. Allow me to elaborate. My very first Christmas after college, I was newly married and my husband and I were newly installed as Associate Pastors at a rural church in North Texas settled in cotton farming country. As part of our pay, we were allowed to…
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