Just a few days ago, Racer and celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. Not long in the grande scheme of life, love and marriage, but each year is a bigger deal for me. Why? Well, because in my first marriage, I didn’t even make it to five. So each year Racer and I celebrate, I reflectContinue reading “It’s been 6 years…”
Author Archives: Kris
The Chocolate Diaries
I just finished reading The Chocolate Diaries: Secrets for a Sweeter Journey on the Rocky Road of Life by Karen Scalf Linamen. It was a really quick and easy read. And it talked about chocolate. I love chocolate. And it talked about God. I love God more. At times, the book was a little ADDContinue reading “The Chocolate Diaries”
Ten Mom Memories
In honor of Mother’s Day, here are ten memories of or with my mom. They aren’t in any particular order because I don’t think I can choose a favorite. These just happen to be my ten favorite today. Watching her play “motorboat, motorboat” in the water with my kids. Going to lots and lots ofContinue reading “Ten Mom Memories”
And Now I See
I FINALLY went to the eye doctor this week. I’ve needed to go for a long time now, but no vision coverage and being broke means that mom takes a back seat to the kids’ needs. When we moved, I had a couple of contacts left. I was on my last pair and then gotContinue reading “And Now I See”
Taste and See That the LORD is Good
I just finished the Daniel Fast for the season of Lent. It was hard some days and easier on other days. As Easter approached and I knew the fast would be ending, the temptation got stronger and stronger. My mouth watered at forbidden foods. Cravings hit me harder than ever. It got harder. My firstContinue reading “Taste and See That the LORD is Good”
Just an Ass
Palm Sunday and congregations across the world are seeing palm branches waved during worship and hearing the story of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on the back of a colt, a young donkey. What did our pastor tell us? That we’re all a bunch of asses – well, donkeys that is. Before you jump allContinue reading “Just an Ass”
31 Days of Drawing Near To God
I received the book 31 Days of Drawing Near to God for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. The book, by Ruth Myers, was previously released as The Satisfied Heart. What I most appreciated about this daily devotional guide was that the author began with her own testimony. The first 32 pagesContinue reading “31 Days of Drawing Near To God”
Saturday Morning
It’s 10:06 on Saturday morning. I’m still in my pj’s as are the 2 youngest children. It rained last night and is supposed to rain most of the day. The plans I had for “fun” aren’t going to happen. A laundry basket just came flying down the stairs. The owner picked it up and promptlyContinue reading “Saturday Morning”
Why I haven’t been blogging…
In case you hadn’t noticed, I haven’t really been blogging lately. I don’t have writers block. I actually have a lot to say. There has been sooooooooo much going on in our lives lately. Some good, some not so good and some is still to be determined. I’ve had some great mommy moments and someContinue reading “Why I haven’t been blogging…”
Budding
Last June as I left a job I loved, I was given a hydrangea bush as a gift. I cried and cried when I got it. I love hydrangeas. Because I knew our family would be moving, I did not plant the hydrangea. Instead, I left it in the pot, waiting in transition between when it wasContinue reading “Budding”
Rev. Kris Mares 