We had our first premarital counseling session today. I have to admit, I was nervous about starting this. I figured the pastor would begin by asking us if we were having premarital sex, give us a failing grade, then tell us to come back when we've decided to take this seriously. Or, I was afraid... Continue Reading →
Wedding gongs and a beautiful nightmare
I had a dream last night that our wedding day had finally arrived. Despite the fact that I have been preparing for our wedding every single day, in my dream I was totally unprepared on my actual wedding day. But I was also pretty calm as the women in my life took over and made... Continue Reading →
The wicked stepmother, part 2
(read part one HERE) I never thought it was possible to be utterly petrified of a teenager. Not me. I’m the one who has volunteered for years at a summer camp run completely by teens, and a host for our annual pancake breakfast at my kitchen table. I think the teenage years are when a... Continue Reading →