I stepped outside and took a deep breath of the brisk air. Fall is here, and it’s a beautiful time to be in the Heartland. The combines are busy in the field … not as busy as the farmers would […]
It’s another hot, sun-filled June day. I remember many just like today while growing up on a farm in Iowa. After getting my chores done I spent alot of time outdoors in our yard and …
As I begin to write today it’s a beautiful crisp day. The sun is shining through the windows with the pure blue sky gleaming through the tree branches out my second story windows. That sunshine …
Recently I was asked to share a bit about being a Mom at a baby shower. The shower gave me a reason to stop and think what I wish I had known and would want …
Have you ever physically been in one part of your life, but you’re living in another? Give or take an instance or two over the years, I’ve always been pretty good at enjoying and soaking up whatever …
She looked up at me with big, blue, scared eyes. She knew who I was, but since she saw me last she had seen chaos in a whole new way. She had the tired look …
Three weeks ago, the love of my life got down on one knee and asked to me marry him, and since then, as one can imagine, life has truly been quite the whirlwind. In all honesty, …
“What's your plans for summer?” As a teacher at this time of year, I probably hear this question approximately 20 times a week in May and June. It really is an innocent question. However, it's one …
I’m Jody. I’m crazy about my man, #1 fan of my kids and completely smitten with our grandkids. I love God, music, theatre, game playing, being outdoors, reading and trying new foods.
