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I’m Dianne, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and Christ-lovin’ creative. This is my home to share what inspires me, moves me, and brings meaning and beauty to everyday life.
“Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.”
-BRENE BROWN
MOST RECENT POSTS
Around the Bend
Letters and numbers are still new to him. Being surrounded by other kids can make the lessons hard on his focus, but he doesn’t complain as we near the drop-off door. Instead, he hops out of the van with a hearty, “Bye Mom!” Instantly I am challenged by his energetic words. He was ready to learn from the new day, and I knew I must also choose to look on the bright side.
On its way
I’m ready for the new season to begin, how about you? Under the snow, I believe new growth has begun. What if it took a winter for the richest things in us to finally rest long enough to bloom again? Are you ready for a fresh start?
But you got to have friends
We have so many blind spots we cannot see. We need others to come along and show us in their unique way, through the language of friendship, how to get through. In the hardships of life, a friend makes the journey beautiful.
Fighting Resistance
Have you ever experienced aching muscles after lifting weights or moving boxes? You know how out of shape you are when the pain is even worse on the second day. This resistance is nothing compared to the battle we face when we try to do something very important with our lives. Heads up! Get ready for a fight.
Lessons on Horseback
One late spring day, she invited me to take a horseback ride with her in the country. I feared big animals, especially horses, but I didn’t want her to know that. On the ride, when foul words erupted from my mouth my fear was made unfortunately clear.
Mirror Mirror
When you look in the mirror what do you see? Do you frown at the person looking back at you? I am learning to be kind to the woman I see in the mirror.
She loves me
I sat at the classroom desk three rows back. The lights were off except for the one at the front of the room where my daughter stood. She looked around nervously as her teacher gave her the signal to begin.
A Father’s Gaze
The world needs good dads. Our daughters want attentive fathers, and for one special night as a rootbeer float server, I caught a glimpse of how wonderful that world could be within a father’s gaze.
Snow Day
A Snow Day reminds me of the magical hope carried in childhood. Anything was possible, absolutely anything. All we had to do was put our hearts into it. We could climb any mountain…hop on our red plastic sleds and ride the path down where ever it would lead. Yippee! It’s still true: anything is possible!
Starting From Scratch
When I was younger I thought trusting God was a given, but I realize now that one must decide every day to follow, seek, and trust. I am not going on autopilot. I guess that is what happens when you start over from scratch.
Under the Open Sky
Breathlessly staring up into the glorious blue expanse, I couldn’t help feeling this is where dreams are born. Brad took my hand, I could tell he felt the same way. I stole a kiss as we looked at our youngest dream: the little boy laying between us underneath the open sky.
The Crash
At the wheel, I notice the driver’s side mirror is cracked and pushed in making it useless to me. The mirror had a history of damage. Through past mishaps, it had been cracked and even knocked off and replaced. Once again it was damaged, but this time it was my fault.
The Center of His Attention
Dad could make any moment feel like a day at the circus. I couldn’t help but feel the warmth of his affection like little hearts covering my soul. In that momentt I was the center of his attention.
On Prayer
It’s hard to believe that anyone could see the power of God in a greater way than when Jesus walked the earth. I have seen Revival and I believe God is still moving today.
The Summer Slump
It was a hot summer’s day yet it was raining. What a great excuse to grab a book, I thought. Content I lay on the couch until my husband asked the question: “So Dianne, what about your writing?”
Lost in Wonder
With a deep breath, I wipe the moisture from under my eyes and nose. I stand ready to finish the trail and face my beautiful life, reminded again of the many blessings. A prayer lingers on my tongue like a song I hope I never forget: “Oh, may I never lose this wonder…”
The Fearful Adventure
We had loaded the forty teenagers into two buses with chaperones and our family to go zip-lining through the rainforest in Costa Rica. The trip would take a few hours and the students were buzzing with excitement. Everything was going well until one of the buses broke down.
The Day Two Became One
That
The day still shines vibrantly in my mind. I was certain I knew Brad better than most girls knew their man. After all, we had been dating for what seemed like years, but actually only amounted to one year and 2 months.
Breaking the Invisible
Growing up, I was the third of four kids and I struggled with feeling “invisible.” I remember sitting at the dinner table looking at my Father’s handsome face. My two older brothers had the ability to capture his attention with their funny stories. His face would light up with laughter. I wanted to make him laugh too…
The Wonder of Mom
As I look into the mirror, I see you staring back at me. Your eyes are blue but mine are brown like my father’s. Still, there is something of you shining through.