We're Off to See the Wizard!

by | Nov 11, 2011 | Friends, Reading

I work at a children’s home, so Halloween is an important holiday for us. The kids have a costume contest, a pumpkin carving contest, a parade and then trick or treat through our main offices. It’s only reasonable that our staff jump in and play along....

Introducing . . .

by | Nov 9, 2011 | Miracles

OLIVIA GRACE Olivia is the newest addition to my family. My brother and sister-in-law have been fostering her since she was two-days-old. She’s almost one now and as of Monday is officially OURS! That’s my baby brother, Daniel, holding his daughter. God...

What's for Dinner?

by | Nov 7, 2011 | Miracles, Waiting

All that reminiscing that’s been going on around the blog lately inevitably leads to food memories. Who doesn’t remember a dish, a meal or a dinner out that’s wrapped up in all kinds of nostalgia? One of the early readers for The Memory of Drowning...

It's All in the Details

by | Nov 4, 2011 | Reading, Waiting

My post on Wednesday focused in on the nostalgia of an idyllic childhood and the responses I got from readers were lovely. It got me to thinking that some of the best moments in books I enjoy are those little details that connect with me on a personal level. -For...