My sweet future sis-in-law reminded me of a powerful lesson I learned a few months ago from a dear friend.  Noel had written a note on Facebook that struck a deep cord in my heart.  Here is a small portion of her thoughts. "In my own life this past year leading up to the wedding, how many times Read more

We recently traveled to Florida for a work trip with Shan.  We were in the Ormond Beach area.  What a lovely time!!  The boys and I had some fun in the sun while Shan and his buddy, Jessie worked.  I am so thankful that we can travel with Shan when he is away.  What a blessing to stick together Read more

Reading is one of my favorite past times.  I read for enjoyment sometimes but, I usually read to learn.  I enjoy knitting books, home decorating books and some fiction.  I find my usual issue is that I read too many books at one time.  I've got to work on reading one or two at a time so that Read more

This is has been quite a week at the Griffin Homestead.  I'd say farm, since we technically live on a farm but, we do not do the farming.  A local farmer has about 245 acres he is farming and 4 acres of the land we live on is his to work.  On one side of the house he has winter wheat.  The Read more

I've warned everyone that my blog was headed for changes...so don't be surprised by anything I say!  I have come to realize that one of the most ugly sins to deal with is selfishness.  I'm sure each of us has had to deal with it in our kids...daily!!  It sneaks in our lives and hearts in ways Read more

God has been working, molding and changing my heart.  I am so thankful for His word and His instruction.  I have been overwhelmed with His love.  Many of the things I have grown to believe and have implemented in my life are different from main stream Christianity.  I believe that to be a good Read more