Just before Isaac was born, my parents and my mother-in-law made the long drive from North Carolina to Illinois to come stay with us and wait for the baby. They…
Ever since Isaac was born, going to church has turned into a challenge of epic proportions. I feel like one of those contestants on the show Double Dare. Remember that…
Well it’s Election Day, a day I have been anxiously awaiting. Yes, I am excited to find out who will be our President, but I am just as excited (perhaps…
I really care about women’s ministry. Between Scriptural passages like Titus 2, and scientific studies showing the health benefits of female friendship, it is clear to me that God created…
Last week Ike, Isaac, and I road tripped from Illinois to North Carolina for my sister-in-law’s wedding. In case you’re wondering how we fared with an infant in tow, we…
Once describing the pitfalls and perils of fame, comedian Steve Martin made the following observation: “Being a celebrity can cause an accidental cheapening of the things one holds dear. A…
In case you missed it, Lady Gaga made headlines last week when she posted online pictures of herself wearing nothing but her underwear. The photos, she explained on her website,…
I never thought I would say this, but I actually miss being pregnant. There are a lot of things that I don’t miss–like the inability to sleep on my stomach…
It’s hard to believe that only 3 weeks ago I met a little boy who I already love so much. There are few relationships in life that can truly be…
Tomorrow Isaac will be two weeks old (!!!) and this past Saturday we “took off the training wheels,” so to speak, when my parents went home and we were left…
