We are knee deep in flood clean-up. Sanding dust, paint, flooring, new walls, are all a part of our current season.In the beginning of this …
the best thing
I woke up last night and there was a giant cockroach running across my shoulder.This morning the automatic sprinklers didn't come on because our …
living the dream
Mr. Fantastic and I have been back in Austin now for two and a half years. This seems unbelievable to me.Somewhere in my subconscious I feel …
how to be happy
Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger …
my family has a promised land
The words came out of my mouth before they were fully processed in my mind."Don't let the sin in your heart become sin in your hands, sweetie."The …
baseball faith
Last night as we did yard work, we broke the news to Boy 1 that he didn't get chosen for the All Star team. We tried to do it gently, because it was …
neon arrows
Boy 3 chases his sister, growling, yelling, and swinging his arms. By intervening, I become the target of his wrath. This is sometimes life with my …
holy fire makes good burnt toast
I named this blog "burnt toast" because I am an idealistic dreamer who has found choosing to embrace the un-idealistic world to be a blessing. …
the front row
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it …
ground control
When Boy 1 was about two and a half, I suddenly realized how much power I had as his mom. It dawned on me one day as I plotted whether it would be a …
birth pangs
Romans 8:22-25 (the message):"All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. …
blueprints for spring break
We had it all planned out. Thursday Mr. Fantastic would be in Dallas, Boy 1 would play baseball, I would host home group. Friday and Saturday Mr. …
