This beautiful exchange

I had a recent conversation with a dear friend that has left me thinking a lot about how we/I view God. I am amazed at how many times we hear the phrase, “Well, MY God isn’t like that,” or “MY God is like this.” Since when is there YOUR God and MY God? God is [...]

One of our favorite dishes in the Evans of North Carolina household is rotel chicken casserole. I learned about this recipe from my mom. She made it for my brother and me several years ago. I started making it about six years ago for my friends. It became a quick favorite. You can imagine how [...]

So, the other night I dreamt that Tony and I were buying a house with my mom. But, not just any house, my aunt and uncle’s house in St. Joseph, MO. I don’t know why they were selling it, I never saw them in the dream. Of course, the house didn’t look like their real [...]

And I am so excited. I love the Fall. It is my favorite season of the year. I love the snuggly weather, the colored leaves, apple cider, pumpkin bread and bonfires. I even love hay rides when I am buried under piles of blankets.
I am curious to see if the season is any different here [...]

Do you ever have one of those days where you are just too tired to come up with something creative to put on your blog? This is one of those days for me. I know it’s early, and I shouldn’t be tired yet, but I am. This is what I get for staying up too [...]

For some reason, lately, Graham has become incredibly needy and insatiable. All day he is moaning at Tony or trying to get his attention. All evening he is staring at us as if to say, “I need something and you miserable humans need to figure it out before I scratch a hole in your carpet.”
We [...]

MY BABY BROTHER IS GETTING MARRIED IN 3 1/2 WEEKS!
I am so excited for him. I can’t wait to be there. I can’t wait to celebrate this monumental occasion in his life. He has turn out to be an amazing man with an amazing heart. Though I love his fiance dearly, I think she is [...]

While driving home from dinner
me: I think I’m going to have a glass of wine when we get home. Care to join me?
him: No, wine makes me feel like I’m having menopause.

Lately, I have suffered from an intense chocolate craving. I have found myself thinking about it more often than I would like to admit. So, in the spirit of my cravings, I thought I would make a list of some of my favorite “chocolate” delights.
1. Godiva Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles
2. Warm Dark Chocolate Fudge over [...]

Yesterday morning, like every morning since I’ve started working, I sat down at my desk, turned on my computer, and started making phone calls. My job requires that I make anywhere between 50 to 80 phone calls a day. Most of the time I either leave messages or get hung up on. Somehow people forget [...]