Tomorrow is my Mama's birthday. I know I've already said I was grateful for my parents but I wanted to single out my Mama (don't worry - Daddy gets his turn too!) in honor of her birthday. I'm so grateful for my Mom. She is one of my dearest friends in addition to being the woman who birthed me and raised me. I'm grateful I get to live in the same area as her, see her almost every weekday morning, have my children know her, watch her pour out herself in acts of service in our community. She's awesome. We've been through some stuff together - she and I (ask me some of our stories, I'm happy to share!) - and we've come out on the other side of them stronger individually and together. My Mom loves Jesus, loves to play games (especially card ones!), quilts, taught me how to love reading, is super involved in ALL of her grandkids lives, and on and on and on. She's a special woman, I love her and I'm so grateful for her.
The Feast of Firstfruits & Easter Go for Broke Day If it scares you this is the day to go for it no matter what. One Day Without Shoes Day Today is to raise global awareness for children’s health and education. Why shoes? Because shoes help protect from bacteria in the dirt, rusty nails, dirty needles and shoes enable feet to withstand the long distances most children in developing countries need to walk to get to school. Join TOMS One for One There is plenty of criticism out there for TOMS and its short term solutions. Critics don't even buy the "at least they are doing something" statement. However, you have to start somewhere. And every bit of awareness helps something go from short term to long term. We all have a part to play. Read a Road Map Day One of the many reasons I would stink at The Amazing Race is because I never did learn how to read a road map well. I remember doing worksheets and class lessons on maps and I was able to skate by to pa
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