Holidays
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Oh, There You Are, Peter…
A little over two months ago, I shared on my blog that I was struggling with depression. 2010 was a rough year for my family and all the pressures and anxieties that come…
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How to Tie a Bow
Every Christmas, my gift wrapping is put to shame at Chris’s grandmother’s house. In my family, we use the bag of pre-made bows on our presents. Wrap the gift, shove the bow on…
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Christmas Week, Part Three
After a week of preparing and waiting, Christmas morning finally came. Bean’s little eyeballs lit up when he saw what Santa had left him and thanks to his visit earlier in the week…
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Christmas Week, Part Two
Thursday night after the ladies of the family had pampered ourselves silly and the boys had destroyed each other on the golf course, there was a mysterious knock at the door… And who…
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Christmas Week, Part One
Well, Christmas has come and gone in the Brown household and it was the best one yet. We spent Monday through Thursday at my parent’s house and then on Friday we headed down…
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That’s What Christmas is All About
“‘And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory…
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The Hardest, Holiest, Happiest of Holidays
A couple weeks ago, I met with one of the ministers at my church to talk about my depression. Though I really feel like I’m on my way to pulling myself out of…
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What a Day!
Thanksgiving this year was – in a word – wonderful. Really, really wonderful. Chris’ mom, Jackie, and her boyfriend, Charles, came down from our hometown of Pensacola and his sister (who lives here…
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I am Thankful
I am thankful for a roof over my head, a job that makes me happy, and food on our table every night. I am thankful for medical insurance and even more thankful that…
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WARNING: This Post Will Self Destruct
This may be my last post ever. After posting this information, I may disappear into the Blogger Protection Program (BPP) for my own safety. That is because I am about to share with…
