Even Though

I remember it like it was yesterday. Sitting in the small room in Kiev. Surrounded by many  baby girl things. Little pink overalls. A matching pink sweater. Tiny pink shoes.  Delicate socks. And more…. And all I could think was “That’s it.” After all the hard work of...

Moments That Warm My Heart

“Good morning, Miss Brani.” My heart beat with joy and instantly I was carried back years and years ago to a time when I sat at my desk and greeted my first graders each school day. Smiles and laughter.  Giggles and a chorus of voices. Moments that I will treasure...

Opening The Door To God

In the midst of the constant press of life my soul hungers yes, craves for quiet. Sometimes it seems as if I am losing this fight as uphill I press pushing against the noise of the day. Longing for that still place thirsty for Him. And then I read this simple quote by...

The Great Big YES

Many have written about the word they have chosen for 2017 but no word reached out and grabbed me. Nothing. Not until —– I was pondering one evening about many things and talking with my daughters about life and various things. When suddenly it came. That...

That Missing Piece

Have you ever spent hours and hours working on a jigsaw puzzle only to discover that one piece is missing? That is exactly what my daughters and I experienced over the holidays. We were practically glued for hours and hours to the table covered with what seemed like a...