A Very Special Day

Yesterday my kids started back to school. This is the first time that all 3 kids are in school (now that Katie has started Kindergarten). Today my son, Tommy, turns 7. He started 1st grade yesterday. I’m so extremely proud of him and pray that he will grow up to...

My Dad's Death

12 years ago today, my dad dropped dead of a heart attack. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 years. I was 21 and had just graduated college. Now, many years of life later and with 3 kids that my dad never got to see – it seems like forever. ...

Memorial Day Wish

I wish you all a great Memorial Day. I hope you have time to spend with your family. I thank God for our military and the many sacrifices that have been made for our freedom.

Perspective

Yesterday was a wild, dramatic, memorable and life-altering day. My friend and fellow Bent Tree staff member Aaron Bensko (who is our Visual Arts Coordinator and I’ve blogged about his amazing work before) was put into the ICU, after being rushed to the...

Getting Away

My family and I are taking a much needed vacation (starting today). I travel a lot, but I rarely get to take time off and unfortunately, my family and I, hardly ever vacation. We are trying to correct that this weekend and next week. We’re going away (like many...