“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
Following in the Footsteps
Brothers, ball, and bunny ears. Don’t know if you can see it real well in this shot, but both Cody and Gavin, our…
Caretaking
The wheels have been set in motion. I got myself scheduled for the procedure everyone dreads — a colonoscopy. I actually went to…
The In Between
The meantime. The interim. Something has ended, but the new has not yet arrived. Our church is experiencing this right now. We are…
Together Again
Mission “Together Again” accomplished! Our kids, along with Dennis and Teri’s kids, made it into town as planned for our 4th of July…
Go 4th and Celebrate!
Yippee! It’s here! I’ve been waiting for a long time for the 4th of July to fall on a weekend. Why? For one…
‘Fess Up Fun
The other day on the Boomer Babes Rock blog, Suzie Eller declared a ‘Fess Up Friday. She admitted that she is an annoying…
It’s Kelli’s Lucky Week!
First things first. Our Stay Cool Giveaway Winner is… my daughter Kelli! No, she didn’t win the car pictured above (more in a…
New Territory
I’ve been walking in new territory since last month. Didn’t intend to — just stumbled upon it by accident really. I could have…
Summer Reading
So what are you reading this summer? That question was posed last week in my online writers group, The Christian Writers View 2….
Father’s Day Message to Dads
How’s this for a sweet Father’s Day picture? I’d say it’s a picture of love. Someone captured this shot of my brother-in-law Keith…
Discovering Gems
Last Friday while on an outing to a nearby town, my friend Teri and I discovered a gem. A beautiful and unique little…
Daily Devotions for Writers – Unexpected Joy
Caught by surprise. That’s what I was earlier this week when I stumbled across a blog (a group of women writers) featuring a…
Reunion Highlights
Is this a good-looking bunch or what?! I just had to share with you this prized keepsake from our family reunion. Believe it…
"Stay Cool" Summer Giveaway
It’s June! Is it bustin’ out all over in your life? :) It is in mine — I’m just getting back from our…
Reunion Bound
I’m up to my ears in excitement! My camera’s ready and squeals are on the tip of my tongue :) Family members from…
An Anniversary Close To My Heart
Two years ago on Memorial Weekend, our family and friends gathered to share in one of the happiest days of our lives —…
Conquering the Canyon
There he is — Canyon Man at it again. May at the Barker house means another Grand Canyon expedition for Don. For many…
Sweet Victory
Remember the fun day (chocolate included, of course) I hoped to have in T-town this week with my daughters? Well…mission partly accomplished. Since…

















