Clayton is 30!
How is it possible that my son is 30?! 30 is how many years I was married! The decades of life pass too quickly, don’t they?! I am not sad or nostalgic as I look back, nor do I wish for a flux capacitor-driven DeLorean to whisk me back in time to re-live my darling…
Happy Birthday 36 to my favorite son in law
Dear Connor, Happy 36th Birthday! I wanted to take this special day to tell you how much you are loved by me and appreciated in our family. Watching you over the past few years has been a joy—you are a dedicated husband and a truly wonderful person. I am so grateful for all the love…
My Baby is having a Baby!
So, I can now spill the beans….. Clayton and Amanda are expecting their first baby – my first grandchild in August 2026. Most of you know that I have never made any comments about my kids and their life choices because it is their life! I am thrilled – of course – but just as…
What does it really Matter?
It is the beginning of a new year and many people turn their wishes into resolutions, adding feet to their goals. At the very least there seems to be a willingness to try again. To be better or to become something more. I too have goals and aspirations, although nothing like I planned when I…
Twenty-Seven
My Daughter in Love has a birthday today. When I consider the short years I have known her and the depth of relationship and love in that same short season I am humbled at how much more it will be. This girl is stunning inside and out. She is smart and kind. She loves well.…
Letter to the 8th “Church”
Challenged by Mike following the sermon series on Revelation 2 & 3 to write a letter to myself from Jesus, I will make a feeble attempt. The 7 letters to the churches included some form of acknowledgement or praise for what they were getting right, followed by correction and a call to action. I am…
Aunt Patricia
We all have acquaintance with grief at some level. It is never over; it just continues to add layers to daily life. My Aunt Patricia made it safely home to heaven this week. While I will miss her all the rest of my life, I rejoice that she is whole again and in her forever…
My Friend Bill
What feels like a long time ago – and it was – we moved to Scottsdale and joined in ministry with a family of believers known as First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. We were privileged to know, befriend and love many new people, some for a season and others for a lifetime. Some we led…
The Empty Seat
Today I was startled by another person who has gone ahead to heaven; that is number 6 in as many days. Why does it feel like more people die at the holidays?! I know that it probably not true, but perhaps it just feels even more difficult because of the season. For many, me included,…