Jan 3, 2011 Posted by Tammy

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! My husband and I were talking the other day about how awesome the holiday of New Year’s is because at no other holiday or time of year do you get to re-start, do-over, move on, leave it behind.  It’s the only time you really feel that closure for your life.  Closure to failed goals you had last year, or weight you may have gained instead of lost, things you meant to do but... read more

Jul 10, 2010 Posted by Tammy

Better than a Hallelujah

We’ve been going through a lot lately in our family and as Amy Grant always has for me, her lyrics hit home and always help me put words to feelings.  Its been this way since I’ve known her.  (I don’t really know her exactly – but you know what I mean) I wanted to share these lyrics because this song means so much to me right now.  I hope they will for you as well. God loves a... read more

Apr 26, 2010 Posted by Tammy

Unplugged

I had my first longer run a few days ago and did NOT have my ipod with me.  I ran almost 5 miles with my dog along the Fox River and it was wonderful. I wanted to do this because I had read somewhere recently about someone who never runs with music because its her one time in her week to really just be quiet and not have any noise in her head. I don’t know why this was so monumental of a thought for... read more

Apr 12, 2010 Posted by Tammy

Being Present

Sometimes there are little things that stick with me and become like a bur in my sock – they are uncomfortable, they remind me of something I need to change or take a deeper look at. We are  a nation of people that can’t shut down the technology the swirls around us and tempts to choke out our relationships.  Even as I sit here typing on my computer I’m aware that I am multi... read more

Jan 11, 2010 Posted by Tammy

No Regrets.

Here’s what I did today (Sunday): Stayed in my jammies. Read my bible and journaled. Made blueberry pancakes for the family – and enjoyed a couple. Finished a novel. Listened to classical music all day. Took a nap with my husband and youngest. Looked through a box of old recipes I had cut from magazines. Read about Moses to my boys. Answered 100 questions about Moses. Practiced a play my... read more