Marc and Monica @ Valentines Party
by Here’s a pic of us in 1998. Who recognizes the romantic backdrop and where are we? Answer below! At Iola Missionary Baptist Church, Iola, TX.
by Pumpkin Crunch Cake
A good neighbor once gave me this recipe, which she got from a restaurant in Old Town Spring, and it has been a great addition to our Thanksgiving menu. Pumpkin Crunch Cake Step 1: 1 15 oz. can Pumpkin 1 can evaporated milk 1 ½ c. sugar 2 tsp. pumpkin …
Global Ignorance
I could blame my political ignorance on the fact that we have not had television since July of 2005; I could say I’m too busy to read up on current events on line, but they would all be a lie. I sit here at my computer trying to will myself …
My Daredevil
Mitchell has been practicing his bike jumps lately. He has hired Jacob to take pictures of his jumps from various angles. I had to stop the "under the jump" shot from continuing. They all seem to be having a great time at school and one of them went so far …
First Day of School
I don’t remember their first day of Kindergarten feeling this sad. I was so busy/distracted with David when the boys started school that I didn’t have time or energy to feel this lonely. When David started Kindergarten I knew the school and the teachers, plus I was busy going to …
Life Goes On
It was a week ago today that a friend called to tell me about Jonathan and Justin, it seems an eternity. So much has happened. Tears, hugs, prayers, and a pouring out of love the likes of which I have never experienced before. The Gwins went to Justin’s viewing and …
For Maurica and Jonathan
Funeral Blues Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come.Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message He is Dead.Put crepe bows round the white necks of …
Super Mom
I have never enjoyed writing. NEVER. I don’t feel confidant in my writing abilities and fret constantly about making grammatical errors. How can I express my deepest feelings if I keep backspacing and changing my words? The reason I am even venturing this far is because I feel the need …