Throughout my thirties I dreaded summertime and the pool. With three kids, each spaced nearly three years apart, I was constantly in that weird stage when your body {and your boobs} are not your own. None of my favorite clothes fit, and when I did manage to find something cool to wear it wasn’t long ... View Post

Growing up my mom always gave me a voice when it came to decorating my own space.  I loved the color red, so my sweet daddy painted every bedroom I lived in dark red.  When I got married, my space expanded (not by much) but needless to say there were a lot more decisions to be made (silverware, ... View Post

But I'm caught in between The now and the not yet; Sometimes it seems like Forever and ever, That I've been reaching to be All that I am, But I'm only a few steps nearer, Yet I'm nearer.... I've always loved this song. And I'm not just saying this because Amy Grant will be visiting us here at Grace ... View Post

I don't know about you. . .but when we begin to live our days carefree and the schedule goes out the window, the budget often goes with it. There are many activities and treats we can easily spend extra money on during the summer months. But for those of us who need to keep watch over our spending ... View Post