My heart is a jumble of emotions tonight… gratitude, happiness, worry, relief.  What a wonderful, crazy time of year this is!  We’ve had a good week and I’m so very grateful for my blessings.    We’ve had a couple of really … Continue reading →

What an interesting week it was.  On a national level, I can’t remember a week so bizarre.  In both local and national news there was much to break your heart.  Yesterday was also the 14th anniversary of the Columbine shooting … Continue reading →

After last week’s welcome vacation, this week’s re-entry to normal life was turbulent but not without memorable moments.  For some reason it was also a week when I felt sick of being me.  Not in a depressed way, but in … Continue reading →

Another late Simple. Quality. post this week.  We had a fantastic week and an awesome weekend, but I spent yesterday walking around with one eye shut due to an ugly headache and felt that staring at a computer screen would … Continue reading →

We had a crazy week but it all worked out.  Yesterday we drove away for a little spring break getaway to our favorite place in the world:  the beach.  This morning our family enjoyed a most wonderful Easter morning walk … Continue reading →

There’s a word that has been floating around my head and heart all day.  Strengthening.  A simple word and familiar concept, but I’ve been pondering how much of life’s work is meant to strengthen.   We work to strengthen bodies, minds, … Continue reading →

This was a week of highs and lows, one that tugged enough on our anchor to remind us of several things:  first, that we have one, and second, that it is, indeed, made of the right stuff.  I’ve also been … Continue reading →

Things were pretty quiet here at Hopeful Homemaker this week, but were anything but at the Harrison residence.  What a week we had!  Emotional highs and lows, lots of stress, lots of prayers, lots of laughter.  More time in the … Continue reading →

I can hardly believe that it’s March.  February ran away with me and as I review it I find some things that please me and some things that need correction.  Our lives usually hit the super-busy season in March but … Continue reading →