There are a lot of enjoyable activities to do in the summer – golfing, fishing, gardening, barbequing, going to the cabin… my list includes taking care of bees. My husband Brian and I are apiarists. That’s a fancy name for beekeepers. We put on gloves, boots and bee suits that cover us from head to…
Memorial Day Sacrifice
Memorial Day used to be called “Decoration Day.” It originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. According to history.com: On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The…
Bring Jesus Into Summer
Summers in Minnesota are short; and even shorter this year, as snow fell throughout most of April. I wonder if the feeling of fleeting, wonderful weather catapults us into a frensy of filling our summer calendars? We try to squeeze in every ounce of sun, fun, family and outdoors we physically can sustain. Families become…
Mother’s Day through the Generations
When I hear “Mother’s Day” I get excited! It’s a time to pause and celebrate mothers everywhere. Look around at all the women you know, and think about the countless hours women have helped, provided, encouraged, served, supported, cared, prayed, etc. for people all around the world. It inspires me! GENERATIONS This Mother’s Day, I…
Love Strangers
The word hospitality invokes many different ideas, thoughts and expectations. As you think about this word what comes to your mind? Do you have pictures of being invited to your friends’ home where you are met at the door? Is the home sparkling clean? Is it beautiful? Does it look like it could be featured…