Mommy-O Prayer

“That you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and understanding.” Col. 1:9 ESV Thank you, Lord, that you are near, and you love and know me. Thank you that I can know you because you have given your Word. What a glorious gift. I pray I will love your…

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Mommy-O Prayer

You are a great and mighty God. You are strong and powerful. Thank You for the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge. Fill me with the fullness of Yourself. Help me to be a blessing to my husband and not a wicked woman. Help me to refresh and encourage him as You refresh and encourage…

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Mommy-O Prayer

“Let your speech always be with grace seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer each one” Col. 4:6. Dear Lord, this affects so many areas of my life. Help me to answer my kids with kindness and love, grace and mercy. Joy. Please help me to feel good today and be a…

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When I Say Stop, I Mean Stop!

On Saturday, my oldest and I spent the morning volunteering at a triathlon. The Seattle rain splattered us as we directed the cyclists which way to go. We also directed traffic. To instruct the cars to make way for riders, I threw my hand forward and yelled, “Stop!” The bicyclist’s safety depended on whether the…

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Father’s Day Card for My Michael

When I gasped for my life, you brought me back. As I rode in an ambulance away from my home, you knelt with Ben next to the blue couch and prayed. When I lay in a coma at the hospital, you drew our four babies to you and told them everything would be all right,…

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