Today is more of a question than a log or journal. What attracts bugs, specifically mosquitos and biting flies, to certain kinds of people?My husband and I were out working on the yard yesterday and cleaning the pool this evening. Within the first 5 minutes I was scratching a number of bites on my arms … Continue reading Bug bites

I was tagged by Katherine for this meme (I confess I don't know what a "meme" is but I am going to do this anyway).What is your favorite word?According to my husband, I speak the words "Good Grief" at least 7 times a day and he says I emphasize it just like Charlie Brown.What is … Continue reading Tagged

The verdict is in. According to our doctor..........we are having a boy!No boy parts are showing in this view (this is a G-Rated site), but hopefully you will see the baby looking straight up, head on the right (you can only see the upper half of the baby in this view). You can make out … Continue reading Baby K

This Sunday we we finally made it to a Sunday school class (after months of me not feeling well, we became slackers in this area) and the topic was on discipleship. The talk revolved around the fact that everyone needs to be encouraged and supported. All day long after class, I thought about my friends. … Continue reading Friends

A couple of friends are having a moving sale and I took some of the things that had been in a box in the closet packed up to take to a donation place. Before we even had things unpacked and prices on them people were asking "How much for this?" Old jewelry, picture frames, knick-knacks. … Continue reading Trash to treasure

Ah, there are so many new experiences during pregnancy. Where to begin.This morning I ran to the laundry room as I heard the washer banging from side to side with an unbalanced load. I was holding my stomach as I ran, hoping not to jiggle too much. Have you ever tried to run while pregnant?Last … Continue reading Have you ever…

It is the most amazing thing in the world to have someone that truly loves you for who you are, despite your shortcoming (read yesterday's post). My husband is that person. God has truly given him grace and patience in our relationship. When I cry, he tries to understand. When I forget something, he patiently … Continue reading True love…

Sorry, but everyone will have to wait until next week!! We went to the doctor today and found out that my appointment was actually yesterday. I had it in my calendar for today but it was yesterday and there was no one there today to do sonograms so we have to wait until next Monday. … Continue reading Boy or Girl…

It has been almost a week since I have had time to write a few thoughts. Since last time, I have had so many things come to mind but have not had time to write so I will consolidate a few and possibly revisit in another entry.Global Day of Prayer - Yesterday was a Global … Continue reading Deep thoughts for the week…

I am so overwhelmed with emotions this morning. Last night my husband and I watched as our neighbor's house burned to the ground. The only thing left standing this morning was a shell of a house and we watched as our neighbor sifted through the rubbage and stood in shock looking at the devastation.We were … Continue reading Praying & Crying During the Fire…