Becky’s Blog
Sleepover, with a Side of Smarts
When Sarah asked if we could keep the kids last night, I was quick to say YES! Why not? Sleepovers are fun! We’d eat ice cream,...
Searching for Maurice: My Groundhog Story
People seem to have strong feelings about groundhogs. The only feeling I had was that I WANTED TO SEE ONE! I wanted to see...
Why I Won’t Give Up on the USA
Today I raised my flag by the front door. It took a ladder and more gumption than I’ve needed in years past, but I did it...
Feeling Pained by the Mess of Our World? An Idea to Consider
I nearly missed seeing it. We’d stopped on the way to the beach for gas. As Todd did the pumping, I watched the people. The...
What Lala Spied in the Rear View Mirror
“It’s time to go,” I said as I looked for my purse. Josiah was ready by the door, wearing his backpack. Daniel was dawdling....
These Moms Had Cindy’s Back—and They Have Yours Too!
I hadn’t meant to sit up front. I just picked a random picnic table in the cool shade of the shelter and guzzled my water,...
How I Signed Up to Help–And Got Served!
We bring dinner to the women the last Monday of every month. We stand in the kitchen, one of them asks the blessing, and then...
Big Life Changes at Your House? 4 Survival Secrets from a Crab
I spotted her glittering in the water beside my bare toes and jumped back. (I’ve been pinched by a crab before.) But this one...
Treasures of Taking the Long Cut
It happens every time I take Daniel to preschool. We take the sidewalk, the door is in sight, and he says, “I’m gonna take the...
Josiah’s (Not So) Sick Day Memories
The call came while I was still in my pajamas. "Josiah threw up at school." What? We’d just seen him at 7:15 when Paul brought...
Observations of Life (and Death) from a Walk to School
Lately, I've been walking Daniel to school a few times a week. I figure we better do it now, before South Carolina turns into a...
Moving Out of the Whirlwind
Todd’s been cleaning out his desk at home, which means he takes all the junk out of each drawer and, piece by piece, stacks it...
The Friendly Giant I Met at Starbucks
I was minding my own business at Starbucks yesterday morning, hiding away in a little niche near the pick-up counter, working on...
Don’t Worry. God’s in Control. Right?
Don’t worry. No matter what happens, God is in control. With the coming election, I’ve heard that a lot. I hear it…and I want to...