Our Last Tanglewood Lap
Walking down the Tanglewood Elementary steps on that bright sunny day, we thanked Mr. Williams for the school tour and he assured us, “I will know your car, your husband’s car, and Branson’s grandparents’ cars.” I believed him. Corbin and I looked at each other knew...
You are God’s Workmanship
For YOU are God\'s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for you to do. For You are God\'s workmanship. For you are God\'s workmanship.For you are God\'s Workmanship. Last Sunday after the worship, after the graduating...
Practicing Gratitude 3.24.17
- Several days with Brogdons here ~ extended our Spring Break half a week! - Basden’s school choir ~ Superior sweep yesterday. Mrs. Adair is absolutely amazing and a GIFT. Brought all the kids kolaches yesterday morning (has brought them donuts in the past), took...
Practicing Gratitude 3.17.17
- Spending spring break at home, restful. Watching a couple of tv shows with Corbin last night; kids all getting to sleep in, all six of us right here this morn; Tulsa cousins over last night for dinner and hot tub- Quick but encouraging convo with Jenna Lee in her...
“Please Help Me!”
Our tired bodies climbing the stairs together, Essie headed to her room, and I headed to mine, relieved that she was retiring so willingly. I set my sights on a long, hot shower to wash off the day. Not necessarily a difficult day, just a long, normal one, and I...
What I Cannot Do
Sitting on the edge of his bed, when the clock strikes much-too-late, I exercise all my self control to listen, listen, listen. Another late-night conversation, where emotions flourish, pressed hard by fatigue and a long day. I'm grateful for the transparent...
When Kids Talk with their Eyes
"I wish I could have a whole conversation with him about these things, see what he thinks about them." "Well, Dad, take him to dinner. If you offer Chipotle he won't turn you down, and you'll have his undivided attention over a grilled chicken burrito." "He has time...
What Advent Asks ~ Do we really know this Jesus?
Several years ago a friend asked me to write a devotional on Mark chapter 1, and this is what came out. It's the account of Jesus healing Simon Peter's mother-in-law. This was not intended for Christmas time, but each year Advent asks of me, do I really know Jesus? Do...
Thanksgiving Week ~ Practicing Gratitude 11.28.16
- A week in Fort Worth with my brothers and families- Spending the Thanksgiving week at home - provided some much-needed margin - a break from travel and just some down time- Safety last night with all of the cousins here, swimming and playing- Basden POURING into her...
Recounting the Miracle of Basden
Running into the mall yesterday to grab a makeup bag for Basden, even the nature of her gift screamed "teenager!" I flew through the food court to grab Chick Fil A, her requested birthday lunch, thinking of Basden's bright, generous smile. Sporting a day-old pony...
There is no other Hudda
When I began this blog more than ten years ago, I wrote all of the kids birthday letters. Like many things I do, it was hit or miss at best. So over the years as I\'ve printed this blog out in the form of books, Hudson has searched the November portions of the books...
And I Thought I Loved You Then ~ Happy Birthday Corbin!
Corbin ~ on this happy birthday ~ I\'m taking an opportunity to pause and remember how smart I was to marry you. Now that I\'ve spent half of my life as your wife, there are a few things I didn\'t realize I was getting in a husband when I said \"I...
Practicing Gratitude 10.21.16
- Hudson\'s PHS Homecoming 2016 ~ Freshman yearHudson and SadieOh my word, what an awesome group of kidsHud\'s quick change after Saturday\'s baseball tourn ~ with a last-min request to help tie bow-tiesReady or not, here we go!Pics at Colonial ~ he\'s still tying...
Practicing Gratitude 10.14.16
- Chase and Hannah\'s wedding ~ a true worship event ~ such amazing people all under one roof. A privilege to be a part of these relationshipsLoved everything about this wedding. Basden told me to take notesall together! So great to have Zack back for an eveningZack,...
Practicing Gratitude 10.7.16
- Essie to her daddy late at night, “Mom said this was not going to be pretty, but I think it is beautiful.” (Corbin went upstairs to finally make her get in bed and ended up snuggling with her instead) - Sweet, unexpected phone conversation with SC- Tanner told me...
Just Where She Needs to Be ~ Katherine Sasser and Hurley House
I'd like to tell you about my friend Katherine. She's the wife of an adventurer, she's the capable mom of four, and she's a friend to many. But mostly, she a daughter of the King. A daughter who's not afraid to take risks and care for others. I met Katherine twenty...
Practicing Gratitude 9.28.16
- My darling husband. Seriously, he is gorgeous. And a sweet, sweet daddy. Thanks, Bets, for the pic!- My allergies - out of control! (thankful in ALL things...) - Margin in my week - not full of appts and meetings, so thankful - Essie\'s last Tanglewood open house....
Wonderful Granny
She joined many of her family and friends in Heaven twenty years ago today... and I miss her. I was about ten years old when Granny invited me to spend two weeks of the summer with her. My brothers weren't invited, nor my parents, just me. Given the throng of our...
Practicing Gratitude 9.19.16
- Essie snapping a quick pic ~ even with a highway setting the Texas sunset is gorgeous - Prov 14:10 - Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy ~ why it’s so critical to be in the Word, to have God’s rich encouragement indwelling inside...
Practicing Gratitude 9.14.16
- A day AWAY at the lake over Labor Day weekend Obligatory Taco Casa stop on way to the lake Trailer trouble. Lots of creative geniuses to figure it out Dad and Mom get a turn Daddys and Daughters Harper doesn't look too sure about her driver... Evening at 7R ~ so...