Time is strange. Almost three months have passed since I’ve sat down to click through my thoughts. I forget how releasing it is to take time and think through struggles, joys, pains, sadness, laughter, and blessings. So, like it or not, you have been chosen to help me process. =0) Annabelle came back from the…
Dancing with THE Star
Louisville has lost some of its sparkle. Some of its charm is gone. Sweet Betsy McConnell has donned her dancing shoes forever. She has traded her earthly sorrows for the joys of heaven. The joy that we have in knowing that her jig legs have been restored, still leaves an ache in our heart when…
Happy Wife, Happy Life
“Happy Wife, Happy Life!” That seemed to be the theme of the CREDO marriage retreat that Barrett and I attended this past weekend. We had just finished a long weekend in Tokyo with Annabelle (with snow, mittens, and walking miles!), washed the clothes, dropped her off at a friends house, and then began a 2…
Even Barking Dogs?
God is sovereign. Colleen, God is sovereign over ALL things. He is sovereign over seasons of life, duty stations, adoptions, marriage, mothering, and if you can fit in your run today. He is sovereign over disagreements with Barrett, with Annabelle falling headfirst down metal playground stairs…and her waking up right when I am writing this……
Baby Steps
We have our definitive answer. Russia is closed for us and so many families for now. I must say that I am still in disbelief. We were told that there would be hiccups in the process, but in my wildest imagination, I did not think that Russia would close…just like that. For the next couple…