I still remember my mom trying to explain about The Man. I was very young, not yet in school, and at the age where I thought the sun rose and set on my parents. They were the source of all wisdom. I ... Read More about The Man of My Childhood Dreams
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The First Day of the Rest of My Life
Last Tuesday I learned how loud silence can be. My house was empty. After 30 years of parenting, 20 of those years homeschooling, the Lord led us to enroll our last and only child at home in ... Read More about The First Day of the Rest of My Life
How to Run Away
We all think about running away at times. Life can be hard. Overwhelming. Unbearable. We don't because we're grown-ups. Grown-ups don't run away. They face their problems. Or so we tell ourselves ... Read More about How to Run Away
ABC’s of WWII – American Pilots, Battle of Britain, and Churchill
The worst thing about visiting London, other than the food, was deciding what to experience each day. This capital city of a tiny, tenacious island has influenced much of world history. For every ... Read More about ABC’s of WWII – American Pilots, Battle of Britain, and Churchill
Remembering Our Two Favorite Vets
We visited a dear friend today. Doug wasn't the traditional WWII hero. He didn't carry a gun. He didn't fly an airplane. He wasn't a POW. He has a unique part in American history. Doug was drafted ... Read More about Remembering Our Two Favorite Vets
When the Straw Breaks the Camel’s Back
Have you ever triumphantly rode the wave of a huge trial then faceplanted over something small? Something that would not normally affect you? We're in good company. Elijah challenged the ... Read More about When the Straw Breaks the Camel’s Back