This past Friday night was our monthly meeting of the Care Club, a His Place ministry outreach for elementary school-age girls.  We always have a good time with the girls, with lessons, crafts, snacks, activities, ‘camp fire’ songs, and snacks. …

For the 4th time, I was privileged to attend the Action for Animals fundraiser at the Latrobe Country Club.  Smail Auto is an underwriting sponsor, and several of us represented the dealership.  Jen, her mom Shirley, and I had a…

I was opening the mail at work (part of my job) and came across a newsletter from a local printing company.  It’s by far my favorite printed newsletter.  There are always bits of unique information, trivia, quotes, current events, and…

According to all reports, Jaxon should make an appearance on March 2nd.  Morgen and Levi (his parents) are excited and as ready as they will ever be. Especially after today’s baby shower! Dozens of their family and friends and co-workers…

On Friday January 27th my daughter turns…..  Wait.  I better not actually say how old.  Someone may start calculating ages and I think that is best left unsaid.  But she IS celebrating a birthday, and it’s my job as her…

How many people does it take to successfully organize, register, and transport four Smails and assorted employees to the NADA convention?   The answer is:  Don’t know.  It’s never been done! At least not easily and successfully, not the first…

Sometimes it seems to me that when I am not feeling well, I have the weirdest dreams.  And there is no rhyme or reason to them. Such was the case last night. I woke up somewhere after midnight with the…

Be still, and know that I am God….  That is the beginning of Psalm 46:10.  It does not refer to staying in bed when you are sick, but it sure fit this last weekend. I have spend a lot of…

Fourteen years ago on January 21st we were waiting for a little bundle to arrive.  I had to work late and just barely walked into the hospital waiting room when little Autmn Rose Stairs Burke entered the world.  Her life…

My sister Kathy and I came to the conclusion a long time ago that we were the true ‘Mary and Martha’ sister-types.  She is by FAR Mary in every way.  She has the heart for ministering to others in any…