We had only been married a few short years when Keith thought it would be fun to take me snow skiing. I had never been to Colorado before and Steamboat Springs was our destination. I spent weeks preparing for our trip and made sure I had all the right ski gear. Although I had never come close to a snow capped mountain before, I wasn't about to look like a novice. No, not me. I wanted to appear like a ...
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Who Are You Smiling At?
This past summer our family traveled to Europe and spent two amazing weeks in four incredible countries. The trip was a dream come true but there was one major concern that kept weighing on me as we prepared for our adventure of a lifetime. I wasn't anxious about our travel plans or my kids getting lost in a foreign country. My biggest concern was communication or lack thereof. I knew we wouldn't ...
Resurrection Sunday Celebration
Celebrating Our Risen Savior Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell ...
Aches and Pains of Moving
When was the last time you moved? Was it ten years ago? Maybe last year? Last month? I recently read an article that said moving is one of the most stressful events in a person's life. Our family has gotten use to the stress-filled routine of moving. In fact, we could open up our own moving company with all the experience we've acquired. How much experience? Well, seven moves in seven years can definitely ...