The other night I tucked each child in, one by one, and told them all the same thing:"If God lined up all the boys (or in the case of the Lady, all …
escaping to mars
A few weeks ago Mr. Fantastic and I went to the movies. We saw at least three previews involving the end of the world as a result of aliens or robots …
12 years in the rear window
Twelve years ago today I stood beside the greatest man I know and promised forever. I look out the rear window of our twelve years of marriage, and …
birthday love
Mr. Fantastic looked at me last night and asked if I had enjoyed my birthday.A slow smile crept across my face and I nodded. "Birthdays are funny …
more than a jar of peas
There are two jars of black eyed peas that are sitting on my kitchen counter these days.One quotes Galatians 6:7: "Do not be deceived, God cannot be …
the thief of glory
My head drops and my heart aches as I gaze at the familiar sight of my children doing horribly mean things to one another- kicking, punching, …
how to catch a husband in ten easy steps
When life gets busy, work overloads our attention, children suck our energy, or a marriage just gets in a boring rut of the same ol' same ol', there …
love: imagined
In order to be a good wife I have found one must possess a good imagination.Mr. Fantastic and I met when we were eighteen. I was just a girl back …
a love that lasts
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.Psalm 107:1A hotel room key card sits in my phone …
a wonderland of words
English is a sloppy language.For instance:I love God.I love my husband.I love chocolate cake.Or consider:The stars shine.My countertops shine.The …
love scraps
Today I was casually informed by one of my sons that he has a crush. "Do you know what a crush is?" I asked."Yes. It's when you really, really …
tangled hearts
Boy 1 held my phone to snap a picture. The other children ran over to me and Mr. Fantastic, vying for a place in the shot.When I looked at it later, I …
