I did things a little differently this year. If you have been following this blog for some time, you know that I generally write a list of the best things about the year over the Thanksgiving weekend. It becomes a time for me to remember how gracious God has been to me and my family… Continue reading A Year of Gratitude
Photo by nagaraju gajula on Pexels.com We got out of Texas for a while. JJ, the boys, and I flew to the northeast in the summertime to visit his family for a few days, then we drove a couple states south with his mother and nephew to do some exploring. The idea was to visit… Continue reading Sweet Home Texas
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 ESV We would have been to the island and back by now. We would have enjoyed several sun-soaked days on the beach with my younger sister, been given an informal tour of the school where my brother-in-law is studying medicine, and enjoyed JJ’s birthday… Continue reading Change of Plans
Liam made this painting for the neighbor boys earlier this year. It's him (in the middle) with them. The picture is compliments of the neighbors, as I didn't think to take one myself. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no… Continue reading Every Good Gift
Crispy, savory pastry meets seasoned, slightly sweet beef in this dish, with extra bursts of sweetness from the raisins throughout, and a surprise bite of hard-boiled egg and a tangy green olive. Several months after JJ and I got married, we had the opportunity to visit his parents in the hometown where he grew up.… Continue reading Argentina-Style Empanadas
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