Today’s post is an honest, heartwarming piece by my friend Jennifer Milone. I am sure you will be blessed by her story. In my book, I mention the circle of friends we had in Florida, and our wild family pizza parties, Jennifer and her family were part of that circle. This story makes my heart […]
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Doing Life Together – Susie
What I’m enjoying so much about this series (besides the great stories!), is the fact that I get to share with you little pieces of the dear people whom I’m privileged to do life with! Today’s post comes from my dear friend and writer pal Susie. Susie Finkbeiner is a novelist and short story writer […]
Doing Life Together – Brenda
The post today is from Brenda Yoder, a friend I met this past summer at the Speak Up Conference. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Brenda, and every time I read her writings, I learn so much. Brenda lives life on a farm in Northern Indiana with her husband and four children, ages ranging from […]
A Cupcake Caper
Thank you all so much for your wonderful suggestions for celebrating the milestone of turning in the final book edits. I loved hearing how you celebrate special events in your lives. I am tucking away all of your ideas for future use! I had a hard time choosing a winner, so I picked two! I […]
Doing Life Together Refreshes Weary Hearts
I don’t ever remember a summer that’s been as dry and hot as this one. Our neighborhood is filled with yard after yard lacking color, drained of life. My life has felt the same way over the past few weeks. Dry. Cracked. Lacking color. Drained of life. I’d been pushing through, reprimanding myself for weeks […]
Canning peaches
This is how I spent my day yesterday, with more to come today. 46 quarts of peaches, 5 jars of jam, 6 pints of syrup. Peaches are a lot like babies. They need a lot of attention. Right. Now. 1/2 bushel is crying for attention this morning…