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  • October Update

    October Update

    As it’s been a couple weeks since I’ve been able to update you on our journey here in Dallas. I wanted to get something out to say Thank You to all of those who have been following along with us on this journey. I think that I am starting to feel the true weight of… Read more

  • The Path

    The Path

    I am always amazed how a shortened “Holiday” week can seem longer than a normal week. I think it has to do with the fact that I have to spend more energy trying to remember what day it is!   We were so blessed to have a holiday weekend and the extra day to travel… Read more

  • Rhythms of Life

    Rhythms of Life

    Rhythms of Life This week has been a week of both grief and joy. I am finding that those two emotions can coexist in my life and each day. If I keep my heart focused on my Lord and Savior, both joy and grief can balance in my life and I can still move forward… Read more

  • The Joy of a Life Lived, In Jesus

    The Joy of a Life Lived, In Jesus

    The Joy of a Life Lived  It was this day one year ago that changed my life forever.  The loss of a child is something you never plan for (thank goodness – or you would miss the joy of life).  As the day unfolded and the pieces started to come together that the reason Ty… Read more

  • Tonight the words fall off my arms as if to refuse to land on the page, for what is written is real and if the words simply do not make the page, the story about to unfold never rings true…

    Tonight the words fall off my arms as if to refuse to land on the page, for what is written is real and if the words simply do not make the page, the story about to unfold never rings true…

    A year ago tonight, I heard his voice and saw his face for the last time. The joy that rang out of Tyler was that of a boy becoming a man. He had booked a hotel on his own for the first time and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his friend, Dayton. They had… Read more

  • Slowing Down to be Grateful

    Slowing Down to be Grateful

    As we finished up the first month of living in Dallas, TX, we were reminded that we need to slow down and be grateful for each day we have.  I’m learning that I am a person that struggles to slow down. (Those of you who know me are not surprised by that) So, when I… Read more

  • Always Remember your Why – Aug 22, 2026

    Always Remember your Why – Aug 22, 2026

    As I look back over the last week I realize that I was reminded by many people to always remember your why.  Why do you do what you do every day?  Why do you make the choice every day to get out of bed?  Let’s face it, there are a lot of things in our… Read more

  • Aug 15, 2026: Keep focusing on Him

    Aug 15, 2026: Keep focusing on Him

    This week we became official Texans!  We spent the day (and I mean the whole day) sitting at the DMV here in Dallas getting our drivers license and vehicle registration changed over to the state of Texas.  Kelly and I have never lived outside the state of Wisconsin before so this was another new step… Read more

  • Brotherly Love

    Brotherly Love

    Brotherly Love Romans 12:9-13  “Don’t just pretend to love others, Really love them, Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.  Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.  Rejoice in our confident hope.  Be patient in… Read more

  • August 8, 2026 – God is Faithful

    August 8, 2026 – God is Faithful

    When it became clear to us that God was calling us to move to Dallas we picked up the mantra “burn the ships” meaning we wanted to follow Him without looking back.  I was reminded of when Jesus called the disciples and how when He said, “Follow me”  they left what they were doing and… Read more