The Way I View Blessings

I have a lot to be thankful for. My first-world view sometimes doesn’t see that so clearly, even though it’s true.I have a nice, spacious home. I have a car. My children go to a good school. I have heat and running water and indoor bathroom facilities. I...

A Day for Families

Just yesterday I was explaining to my kids that next week we’d be driving to visit my in-laws for Thanksgiving. It’s a 5-hour drive and everyone gets to feeling a little squished after so much togetherness.I heard moans and heavy sighs. I saw rolling eyes...

The Way I View Halloween

The yearly ritual of all things Halloween has come round once again.Last year didn’t go so well. We had just moved to Wisconsin, we didn’t have many of our belongings (as they were in storage and we were living in a hotel), and we didn’t really know...