by Elaine Olsen | Jan 9, 2012 | cancer, cancer volume 4, living God's truth, parenting, words, writing
I finished reading the book Frindle with Jadon and Amelia last night. It’s been a family favorite since my first reading it to Nick and Colton many years ago. I don’t remember shedding any tears the first go around, but this time was different. Last night, I cried...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 6, 2012 | death, grief
I pulled my jacket tighter around me while out for a walk this afternoon. It’s cold outside. Last week, it was seventy degrees. Today? Somewhere in the upper 40’s. Not too bad if the wind wasn’t blowing, but it was. I thought I was adequately prepared, but I wasn’t....
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 2, 2012 | anchor verse, living God's truth, New Year's
In honor of the New Year, I’ve selected the following Bible verse(s) to serve as my anchor verse for the next fifty-two weeks: “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus...