“It was a bad bleed.” The doctor sitting in front of us was describing my 54 year old father, who had just suffered a stroke. “Because it was hours before they found him to get medical help, his prospect for surviving is 50-50. But, his ability to...
Our journey begins, you and I, on a lazy raft drifting down stream. We bask in the sun of our young new love–just you and I. Storms come and we huddle together to stay warm. You offer me your coat and I sport the umbrella. We are courageous and the torrent is...
Yesterday was the wedding. Today I woke, later than normal, to a gentle rumble of thunder and the cooing of some turtledoves. These thoughts helped me reminisce the sweet moments of the wedding day. The sun shone bright. Friends gathered from afar. Radiant bride,...
When asked to give some marriage advice at my future Daughter-in-Love’s bridal shower, this is what I shared. I love how eager Josiah and Anna are to ask for wisdom. Find out Find out what his favorites are. Favorite foods, favorite style of music,...
Our families met when Anna was eleven years old. This brown-haired, bright-eyed bundle of sweetness always thought of others before herself. She is very Pontier in her adeptness to think of others. Anna and her siblings got along well with our crew, mostly in an older...
Holding our sixth son in our arms, 13 years ago, my husband said, “What does it mean that God has given us all these boys?” “This world needs strong godly men.” I quipped, without thinking. Then we just sat there looking at each other, realizing what a monumental job...
Mother’s Day 2015, a man in our church preached a message from Proverbs 31. He started by explaining how Jewish mamas often used acrostic poems to teach principles to their children. Whether this was an acrostic or not, my brain started racing. Yes, I need to...
I have an intense desire to be close with my family. Though sometimes it’s hardly detectible. Going back to God’s word again and again for strength and encouragement is my lifeline. How does one bridge the gap from ages twenty-one down to four? Psalm 119:25 & 28...
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy And Jill the same way That’s it…I’m making a bucket list of all the things I intended to do as a mom but haven’t yet. Or maybe it’s just been way too long. Does life ever rule you instead of you ruling over it? I think it’s...
I’m a wife and mom--trying to walk in the steps of Jesus.
Would you like to walk together? 
