Author Archives: Barbara

“Grief is exhausting”. My daughter said on Thursday night.  She is so right.  We had just finished a prayer walk at our local hospital for our friend and beloved Minister of Music, Roger McGee.  He is in the ICU and things are not progressing as well as had hoped.  We just received an update from the family that weContinue reading “Hallelujah Even Here”

He has made everything beautiful in its time… Ecclesiastes 3:11 Happy Fall y’all!   Or in my house I call it “Pumpkin Spice Season.”  October is one of my favorite months of the year for many reasons- the leaves are changing, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING, lots of football, the crisp morning air, Halloween…  and my Birthday!  This year is the bigContinue reading “It’s My Month!”

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.   Hebrews 13:8 Happy Spring everyone!  I hope you have been able to enjoy some beautiful Spring days and have been able to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the season.  One of our families’ favorite Spring traditions is to walk around the DC Cherry Blossoms.  We liveContinue reading “Victory in Jesus!”

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.   Ephesians 3:20-21 One year ago, I was getting ready for myContinue reading “The Battle Is Not Mine, It’s the Lord’s (Redux)”

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever 1 Chronicles 16:34 Happy Valentine’s Day!  Chris and I don’t usually do anything overly romantic for Valentine’s Day, for several reasons.  The first is, I am tired of planning events after Christmas, New Years, one February birthday and another one a fewContinue reading “500 Miles”

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas!  We are doing well, and I hope you all are too. First, a status update – basically,Continue reading “All Is Well”

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”  Luke 1:37 I hope this blog finds you all doing well and enjoying the Fall season.  Where we live the weather has been beautiful and the trees are still changing.  The weather has been so nice I have had the top of my convertible down – always fun!  It has beenContinue reading “Soaking in the Rays”

While we haven’t really gone into details to this point, given the good news I think it’s appropriate to appreciate how far Barbara has come, and humbly acknowledge the vast community that have lifted us up each and every day. Barbara was diagnosed with Stage 3-B Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), given that she hadContinue reading “Thank You, From Chris”

I am weary, God, but I can prevail. Proverbs 30:1 (Apologies in advance for the long, detailed post… it’s been a busy few weeks) I hope everyone is doing well as you read this blog.  It has been a while, and I hope your Fall has brought some fun outdoor activities.  The weather here has been beautifulContinue reading “Taking Too Long…”