The Real Star of Our Mayad Beginnings Shoot
Last weekend, our family had a photoshoot with and for Mayad Beginnings, the photography outfit of the amazing Mayad Studios (who happened to do the…
It’s a HIIT!
The ladies from our Thursday night couples group decided to workout at Elorde Gym to do HIIT. I had only heard of High Intensity Interval…
Five Things My Mom Taught Me About Being A Wife
Of all the lessons my mom passed on to me, I am most grateful for the example and principles she taught me that prepared me…
Four Days with Nine
When children are obedient it is possible to raise nine of them! This was my realization over the weekend when both my brothers entrusted their…
Yearly Garage Sale
One of the cures for materialism and hoarding is parting with the stuff in our closets and cabinets. Besides giving things away, every year we…
Dear Dad and Mom
For his graduation from elementary, our son, Elijah, wrote letters to Edric and me. I just received copies of the letters which were forwarded to…
When a Walk-in Closet Becomes a Boxing Ring
It was not so coincidental that a marital conflict between Edric and me erupted a few hours before the historic Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather fight….
Slip N’ Sliding
Last weekend, our village came up with a brilliant way to cool off the neighborhood. They set up a 1,000 ft. slip and slide for…
We’ve Never Gone Hungry
God continues to provide for us through the many seasons of our lives. At the beginning of this year, our reserves were running low because…
God Can Make the Most Out of Scrambled Eggs
I still have vivid memories of the evening I met Monique over ten years ago. She waltzed into our bible study, on the invitation of…
Make Time to Teach Character
It’s a challenge to hold Titus’ attention. I suppose this comes with being a more physical child whose hands are perpetually itching to do…
Can You Flex?
After the kids have their basketball trainings, they are wiped out and mad hungry. It’s been a little more expensive to feed our sons these…
