The weekend was filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences. Beauty, pain, joy and laughter swirled and twirled, bringing to life a stunning myriad of colors.

I did it!  I'd made it through 2014, laid out my plan and headed into 2015's new journey, on a new road, with a new destination in mind.  Of course, when we make plans ....

It was a cold, wet, snowy, and blustery Sunday afternoon in early December, 2012.  My husband and I were running errands at a local mega-warehouse in search of our daily necessities. 

God keeps His promises and works in mysterious ways.  When it happens to others, I smile and nod in affirmation.  When it happens to me...  Well, that's different....  I've got a lot of questions....

It only makes sense....  After all, "Dog" is God spelled backwards....  She's been with us for over eight years.  I have no idea where I would be without her.

Born and raised on a small family farm in Iowa, I didn't fully understand and appreciate the world I grew up in until I recently spent time contemplating my childhood.  As I strolled through my memories, I realized that my father's lifelong love for and connection to the land is part of the legacy he gave to me.  His passion helped shape my life and the person I'm seeking to understand...

We'd been married about 18 months and just moved to a new community with our dog and two cats.  We thought we'd found a new church home and invited our potential new pastor to visit.  It was a night to remember - and YES - it's a true story!!