Everyone needs a vacation, it’s good for the mind, the body and really… the soul. But when you don’t have a ton of money, vacations are hard to come by. So it was a special treat a few weeks ago when we had a little extra income and decided to use it to escape. We … Read More
Just at the right time …
Have you ever had just the right message come at just the right time? I’ve had plenty of those moments-be it from sermons, a friend’s Facebook status, or what have you. But there’s something even more remarkable when a message comes directly to you from someone. Just such a thing happened to me today. I … Read More
Chicago hot dogs-Arkie style
We tried the recently released Sonic gourmet hot dogs and were impressed by the different flavors. I recently gave John the option of choosing what “special” food item we had for the weekend and what he wanted to do as a couple. We often choose an experimental food activity because it gives us something fun … Read More
Finding the simple joys
There’s all kinds of joy in this life. Weddings, births, new jobs, etc. All events that we know and recognize as happy times. Something I learned last year is to find joy in the simple things. Choosing to be joyful about the little things in life that happen throughout the day is important. It’s important … Read More