poem from a friend

Just four weeks ago, Matt and I received our first phone call for our first foster care placement!

This morning, my poet-friend Allyson, sent this via email.

Thanks Al, for your thoughtfulness and encouragement, and most of all your support and help these past weeks. I think YOU should be a foster parent!

four mondays [...]

a happy amy

i guess the peanut butter pie was a hit!

dessert for amy

Amy Long is coming for dessert on Sunday night and upon her request (upon my asking), I made something peanut-buttery.
I went searching online for a peanut butter pie recipe and found one that received raving reviews.  And, as usual, I added my own special touches.
T’s Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate Crumb Crust: (pay a little more, but [...]

uncomfortable shoes: part 2

Sorry to end part one at such a pathetic place! The mourning really did only last an evening and after talking to Matt and my little sister Jen, the following morning I was able to sit down and spend some time in God’s word and in prayer. My Savior was faithful to meet [...]

uncomfortable shoes: part 1

Have you ever been a bridesmaid in a wedding? If yes, did the bride request that you wear a certain pair of shoes that match the dress?
Back in 1994, on a beautiful sunny day in April, I was a bride. I was a bride that asked my faithful little bridesmaids to purchase and wear specific [...]