Sitting Beside You

“It’s positive,” I whispered as loudly as I dared, after running back into the spare bedroom.  I stretched out my hand to show my husband the first positive pregnancy test we had ever seen.   “Really?!” he said. “I don’t even know what compelled me to take one tonight,” I laughed. “But for some reason…

They say a trip to the Holy Land is life-changing…

Two years ago today I landed in Israel for the first time. I went reluctantly. A trip to the Holy Land was PJ’s dream. I was nervous. For me, it was like strapping into a scary roller coaster — clenching my fists, closing my eyes, holding my breath, and willing it to be over as…

Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up

Technically this is half a wrap-up since we didn't complete week 8 of our school work this week.  The girls went to spend a few nights with grandparents...something they are always excited to do!  But perhaps they did more work than I give them credit for.  I found these pages in the toy room yesterday.…