My guy is out of town this week, and last night he sent me an email about another trip he needs to take in a couple of months and he was asking me if I wanted to join him. For some reason, I hesitated. Why is that? I love getting away with him whenever possible.... Continue Reading →
Lessons in the Garden
Every summer I try my hand at gardening. Some years it's four tomato plants in the side yard that result only in enough to feed us dinner, and other years it's a full blown plot of land filled with herbs, peppers, tomatoes, lettuces and squashes. This year we are going big, we rented a garden... Continue Reading →
My Name is Jennifer and I am a Manipulator
I wasn’t always this way. Okay, maybe I was. Honestly I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t able to influence others to ultimately get my way. According to Strengthfinders, I am strong in the area of Strategy, meaning I am able to look ahead and see the easiest, most efficient route to the goal.... Continue Reading →
Baked Avocado Eggs
We are trying to eat a little leaner these days, and breakfast is the toughest meal of the day when there are so many bread and pastry temptations. Saturday morning I tried this out, and it was so simple and family approved! Combining the protein in eggs with the good fat in avocados, the fiber... Continue Reading →
Just
Ever noticed how so many Christians use the word ‘just’ in their prayers? “Lord, just bless this person/instance/organization……..just fill each person with your spirit……just have your way in this situation….” Where did this come from? Why do we say this? It almost sounds as though we are limiting God, like we are only asking for... Continue Reading →
Get Lucky
Years ago my guy and I used the term ’get lucky’ when talking about having sex. I would tease him, saying that he was only loading the dishwasher in hopes of getting lucky, or tell him what his chances of getting lucky were on a given day. My whole perspective changed when one of those... Continue Reading →
Crazy About You
When we were dating, my guy's grandmother lived with his family. The woman was well into her 90's and had Alzheimer's, often showing signs of confusion, but one thing was certain; she loved her grandson. He could walk into the room and Grandma would light up from eyes to feet, overjoyed to see him. If... Continue Reading →
Mocha Mud Pie
It was summer of 1990 and my parents and I went out to TGIFriday's for dessert. This was kind of a big deal in my world, as a family we didn't go out much, and we certainly didn't have dessert! I chose the Mocha Mud Pie and was in love, so much so that I... Continue Reading →
Ask the Right Question
What are we going to do? How do I decide? Which college should I choose? Should we have another baby? These are important questions that most of us face at some point in life. We may pray about it and seek Godly counsel but still feel pressured and stressed to be ready with an answer,... Continue Reading →
Get Off the Monkey Bars
For years my life was incredibly busy. I won’t bore you with the details, but I call that period of my life living monkey bar to monkey bar; as your hand is leaving a bar the other one is firmly grasping onto the next, with little thought of where you have been or where you... Continue Reading →