Whoa.  February 2017 is as good as gone. See how quickly I picked up on that? The last time I was here (at this blog) was weeks ago. ...

In early December we went to TX to watch our oldest adult-person-child, Brittany, graduate from PA School at UT Southwestern in Dalla...

In the midst of the waves of emotions ... Crying and laughing and the transition induced ridiculous meltdowns and manic behavior  - I am al...

"Please Thank you. Bye."  - Graham, Age 2 *    *     *  Yesterday, after an emotionally charged 6 days back on Haitian soil, ...

As with pretty much ALL the THINGS, there is disagreement and debate about women choosing to give birth at home. I am trying to think of ...

my sisters and their babies Texas Trip: As you may or may not have heard, I am leaving for Texas on December 26th with my Mom. I was ...

I was in a fluffy white robe sipping high-end-fancy-people flavored coffee and looking out over a beautifully decorated and manicured neigh...

Come, Thou long expected Jesus  Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us,  Let us find our rest in Thee....

The tree lights are on, several candles are lit. The city power just came back on, meaning automatic and instantaneous joy - BECAUSE - El...

I don't even need to wonder. I know that lots and lots of us need this word this  Advent Season.   It seems to me that many are...