Like every good story, our lives consists of twists and turns, conflicts and resolutions, protagonists and antagonists. The past six months have been some of the most difficult days our family has faced and we’ve definitely had some conflict and twists and turns. We’ve suffered great loss and right now it feels like I’m a… Continue Reading
When Did Our “Little” Girl Grow Up?
Last Friday morning, David and I were up before the sun even poked its rays out from the darkness of night. We got ready with a mix of strange emotions running through our hearts and heads and we drove to the hospital to meet our daughter and her husband. “Our daughter is having a baby!!!!”… Continue Reading
17 Stressful, Amazing, Crazy, Wonderful Years!
This past weekend was a time of reflection for me. Saturday, August 20, marked the 17th Anniversary of David’s accident. 17 Years! Isn’t it strange how certain life events can feel like they just happened yesterday but then on the other hand it feels like a lifetime ago? Like your wedding day or the birth… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Ben Utecht
As a young boy growing up in the small town of Hastings, Minnesota, I always had big dreams. I loved to play football and pretend to win the Super Bowl. I also loved to sing and perform, hoping to draw and inspire large audiences. On February 4, 2007, one of my dreams came true. I… Continue Reading
2 Of My Goals For The Year
David and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary at the beginning of July. Man, how time flies! To celebrate, we drove up to Indianapolis and had dinner at a nice steak place we hadn’t been to. It wasn’t busy so we were able to take our time and just enjoy each other’s company. During the… Continue Reading
What’s Next?
A friend recently told me she did a bible study that focused on the fact that we shouldn’t focus on our dreams and see how God fits into them, instead we should be seeing where God is working in our lives and then submerge ourselves into what He’s already doing… that way we aren’t pushing… Continue Reading
“You Will Need To Get Your Affairs In Order”
When I was injured at work 17 years ago, at first I was completely unaware of the severity. I knew that most of my clothes had been burned off, but the pain hadn’t really set in. As I had tried to remove my leather boots, I became aware that for some reason I couldn’t get… Continue Reading
Do I Really Believe That God’s Will Is Best?
Why is it so hard to pray for God’s will to be done during difficult times in our lives? Am I the only one who struggles with this? I know the scriptures tell me to trust God, and that His ways are bigger than mine, and that He knows what He’s doing… I get all… Continue Reading
Why We Throw a Big Party Every Year
Every year, around the time of David’s accident, we invite our family and friends to come out to our home for a big party. The purpose of this party is to celebrate the fact that David survived despite the fact that doctors gave him a 125% chance of dying, to tell our friends and family… Continue Reading
Letting Go Of The Past
LETTING GO OF THE PAST After recently helping my parents move, I’ve caught the sorting bug around our home. I’ve gone through linen closets, the drawers, the kitchen cabinets… Our garage is next on my list and some of you know what our garage looks like and what a major project that will be for… Continue Reading
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