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Solution

Solution from element worship on Vimeo. Let me introduce you to Blake Snodgrass. He makes me proud daily. The above video is of him leading “Solution” by Hillsong United at Element Worship at Bay Area Fellowship. Need I say more! This is one proud mamma. What makes me most proud is not his incredible talents and gifts, yet it is… Read More

I Learned that God . . .

Today my oldest daughter, Courtney, turns 21. Happy birthday girl! I can’t believe it. Where did the time go? It seems just yesterday she was the life of the party here in this house. Now she lives in a land far far away. Reflecting back on the last twenty-one years, I am so thankful for Courtney. Not only was she… Read More

Homecoming

There is something so exciting about a homecoming. Whether it is your schools homecoming, your child coming home or your heavenly homecoming it makes your heart skip a beat. This past week was full of homecomings in our family. Our oldest daughter, Court, came home for the weekend and Seth her boyfriend got to join her. I love it when… Read More

"Mom, please don’t!"

It’s Bubberz first day of college and he won’t let his mom take pictures of him at the campus. HOW RUDE??!! I have pictures of his first day of school from the past thirteen years, but this year is different. It’s different all right! As I was visiting with him the other evening I asked how the roommate situation was… Read More

"Mom, please don’t!"

It’s Bubberz first day of college and he won’t let his mom take pictures of him at the campus. HOW RUDE??!! I have pictures of his first day of school from the past thirteen years, but this year is different. It’s different all right! As I was visiting with him the other evening I asked how the roommate situation was… Read More

It’s a Sad Day

I knew the day was coming; I should have been more prepared. I’m not quite sure how you prepare though. Blake has moved into his apartment and he begins college Monday. His room here at the house is now bare. Of course, it is still a wreck. I think part of me hates to clean it because then it will… Read More

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