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Thirty years this month. That’s how long my husband and I have been married. And so, in honor of those 30 blissful years of marriage, I’m sharing 30 secrets to marital success. Of course, the most obvious pointer precedes the vows: Choose your spouse wisely. Pledging my life and love to Doug was one of…
My husband took me and our three oldest daughters to the first available screening of the eagerly awaited Wonder Woman last night. Uncertain how this “strong female lead” would be portrayed, we left our younger ones at home while we previewed it. The film delivered beyond all our highest hopes; therefore, I took the rest…
Last month, I lost the diamond out of my wedding ring — an irreplaceable family heirloom. It made me feel sick when I glanced down at my hand while dining in a local restaurant and noticed it missing, for how long, I didn’t know. Years earlier, my husband’s grandmother had taken the diamond off her…
In celebration of my son David’s birthday today, I wanted share a couple of my favorite stories from his childhood (and important lessons learned along the way). Enjoy! Anybody who has ever given birth knows that a having a baby can turn your life upside-down; however, after experiencing this phenomenon twelve times over, I can…
Studies show that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history. So this week, we’re talking about how important storytelling is for the growth and development and emotional wellbeing of our children, and about what kinds of stories parents need to make sure they pass down…
Our family is on the road again this week heading to North Carolina (at least the ones who aren’t taking college classes this summer). As usual, we prayed in the driveway before we left home, asking God to watch over us while we’re traveling and to get us safely to our destination. But a couple…