This week marks the anniversary of my most devastating unanswered prayer. Six years ago, I was in a hospital room living someone else’s nightmare, pleading with God to make my son’s heart beat again. I mean, he was perfectly healthy…
Be Intentional
These days feel heavy to me. Not just the daily… the inconveniences of a pandemic and the unknowns of the future. Not the economy, politics, uncertainty. It’s not just what I see in the news. My heart feels heavy. It’s…
Goodness in Dark Places
September is not my favorite. I see it looming on the calendar and my chest gets tight. It is bookended by Mason’s birthday and Mason’s death. (I don’t know… maybe God was gracious to put these in the same month…
Minnesota: North Shore
Who knew Minnesota had a North Shore? And that it is full of waterfalls and breathtaking views of Lake Superior. This state just keeps surprising me. The North Shore was our final stop in Minnesota, after Detroit Lakes and Rainer….
Things I’ve Learned in Michigan
1. It is an amazingly beautiful state! 2. The Upper Peninsula is the destination spot in Michigan. (And just so you know, locals call it The U.P.) 3. There are these food items called “pasties” popular on the UP. (Pronounced…
Northern Minnesota Adventures
Our journey through Minnesota found us about as far north as our travels will take us this year. Originally, we had hoped to spend late summer and most of fall in New England. We planned to be in Acadia National…