I love snow and think winter is more what it should be when there is plenty of snow. I lived for several years in a part of the country that got very little snow – two inches at once was the most I ever saw there, and that happened just twice. I joked to some [...]

I have been working hard lately, and I need to take time to think about the blessings in my life. Here are thirteen things I am thankful for today, ‘little’ things and ‘big’ things:

I was raised by a family who taught me about Jesus’ love and salvation.
God brought me out of my darkness to a [...]

Thirteen blog posts I hope to make soon (or eventually):
1. introducing you to my “mini crew” and revealing why I have a mini crew
2. a video of the boys playing in their wading pool
3. a photo of the curtains I made
4. my various experiences of internet evolution over the years
5. [...]

Thirteen Things I’m Cooking Today
1. turkey – We’re calling him Tom, and my four year old talks to him every time I open the oven to baste.
2. rolls – my favorite!
3. mashed potatoes – with salt, butter, and evaporated milk, mmm
4. sweet potatoes – baked and plain the way God made [...]

The thirteen verses of the book of II John.
1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3 Grace be with [...]