​ My husband Tommy and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this month. Time truly does go by so quickly! We have four children, ages 32 to 22, and three grandchildren ranging from 3 years to just 2 months old. Spending time with my grandchildren often takes me back to when my own kids were little. I remember those long days and sleepless nights so clearly! Tommy worked 24-hour shifts as a firefighter during the time we were raising our children, so I had to learn ve

​Well here we go​...Hang on! I have 6 children, that’s right, 6! Three girls and three boys​, in that actual order ranging in age from 6 to​ 17. My youngest is a first grader​, and my oldest is a Senior in High School! Be still my soul! I like to say we live a rich ​life! It is full of ​drama, adventure, comedy, and every emotion you can think of. I was pregnant for about 10 years straight and I remember the days of newborns and changing diapers in a complete blur. Early on,

I am a blessed young mom of three! I have Milo who is four, Maverick who is three, and God gifted us with our first girl this past year, Holland, who is one! I have the opportunity to stay home with these precious babies, and I absolutely love being a mom. It is the hardest, most sanctifying, yet fulfilling calling the Lord has graciously given me. A scripture that I love and that has been a big prayer for me as I parent these babies is Solomon’s prayer in 1 Kings 3:9–10: “Gi