Sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in thinking the world is out to get you. My husband is unemployed….there’s not enough money…the kids are quick to point out that there’s not enough money….and then you read something that reminds you that things are...

It was a hard week for Nick. One of his coaches suddenly passed away on Monday. Mike Witmer was very kind to Nick when he started playing football at his current school, and Nick has referred to him as one of the best coaches he ever had. To me, this story is a reminder to never take a...

We weren’t able to go to the game….it was in Fort Myers, Ben had plans to go camping, and Lindsay had her “Farewell Dance”….but I’m so proud of Nick. He started, and played almost the whole game….he was one tired boy when he got home! Here’s...

I know I’ve gotten terribly lazy about posting personal stuff on here….but we had such an awesome weekend, I wanted to make sure to get these pictures up here. We spent the weekend in Crystal River, which is close to Homosassa, an area known as a manatee sanctuary. For those who...

Amazing the difference six years makes. Here’s Nick and Ben in 2002. And here’s Nick and Ben last night, on Nick’s 17th birthday. He’s WAY taller than his dad now! Just a bit of a difference, huh? Share and...

Before I write anything at all, I just want to say….when you’re done reading here, please go visit Peggy’s blog and read her wonderful post on today’s tribute. It’s beautiful, and well worth the read. I’m proud to be one of her angels in blue. Today marks...