Shining Moments

I just love those ‘firsts’. The first step. The first word. Her first tooth. Her first airplane ride. Her first day of kindergarten. Gulp. For with each first I saw glimpses of the young woman she was becoming. I saw her independence. That glorious ‘I love Jesus so...

Celebrate the Moments

Mondays wash day. Tuesdays ironing.  Wednesdays cleaning. And so the week went. My Pennsylvania Dutch Mom believed in a routine for everything. But even though the plan covered the necessary chores and responsibilities, it didn’t address the need we all have to...