I’ve been watching from the sidelines for a couple years as friends and strangers sponsor Compassion children. I’m not exactly sure what I’ve been waiting for. Enough money? (is there ever enough?) More time? (was I really that busy?) . Whatever excuse I could conjure up, I would use to talk myself out of it. Besides, … Read More
Hope for Haiti
Today two of our kiddos, Mr. D and I started our day with a walk/run. We walked and ran to raise funds for a group of people from Crosswinds Church (our church) who are heading to Haiti to help with relief after the devastating 2010 earthquake. They (we) are partnering with the Paulos Group The Paulos … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Sleeping bald eagle – Decorah, Iowa
Eagle Nest
This is so amazing that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! It is LIVE footage of an eagle nest in Decorah, Iowa. Unfortunately you have to wait for the commercial — but it’s fast. You can go here to the direct site. Live Streaming by Ustream.TV
Rollin’ along
I’ve been doing wedding planning, thinking, talking, buying, trying, trading, borrowing, bartering, scheming, looking, dreaming, managing, searching, reserving, projecting, financing, hoping, dealing, calling, making, designing, and resigning all this week. and as I have done all those things Cara’s Aunties have been busy planning a bridal shower She has such sweet Aunties She is “family … Read More
Gettin’ busy …
Last Friday night there was a meeting of the minds. 2 Mother’s of the Bride + 1 recent Mother of the Groom = Plenty to discuss, and plan, and prepare and whoa baaaaaybe…that’s what we did! Three of us are working together on two weddings. Talking details — the What-ifs?, How to?, Should we? … Read More
Cincinnati Adventure
Back in February Mr. D and I spent a few days in Cincinnati visiting our girl. While Mr. D worked remotely, and Cara worked, I found different ways to keep busy. One day while planning my free time, I got this crazy idea to contact Pastor Ryan and see if he’d be interested in … Read More
The office
I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now. Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey. A journey to find a job I love. When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More