Chrys’s Favorite Things
Hey RIG family! Since Shellie brought up the subject, I’ll jump in with a few of my possible favorite things. First of all, I did just order Jones Road Miracle Balm - https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ and can’t wait to try it. I’m in
Regulating Emotions
With a neighborhood full of littles (seven under five years old), it seems we are in a constant battle with someone falling apart. That’s to be expected when our children are little, right? They are still learning all the mechanics
Secure in God
I was a “shy” kid. I have an older sister who came straight out of the womb with confidence dripping off her shoulders, but not me. We’re all different, aren’t we? God equips us in different ways, and sometimes, it takes a
Choose Joy
Choosing joy is one of my favorite topics. In my granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff’s new book, she says that joy isn’t a feeling of fluffy happiness, but a hard-won choice. What does she mean by that? At 70 years old, I
Part the Sea
December 2, 2023, was a wedding weekend for us. Planning an outside wedding in December can be risky business, and, sure enough, the week leading up to the wedding was cold and rainy. We prayed for a beautiful day and
Accepting All
We were talking, and as we finished the conversation, my friend kept walking, and I opened the door. A few minutes later, we laughed, as we ended up at the same place. So many things in life are that way,
Building A Team
As I was thinking about building my team for the camp this past summer, I decided it was time to take a hard look at what it takes to make a great team. From the time I started directing summer
Ice Cream Balls (The Perfect Year Round Treat)
This sounds like a summer treat, but it works great year-round, so don’t shy away from it in the fall. My mom used to make these delicious treats when I was a teenager, and I loved them every time she
The Gift of the Past
Older age brings many gifts. One of them is the gift of a past. But there’s a catch with this gift. You must be selective about when and where you share this gift. For some reason, the younger generation isn’t
Back to School Ideas
Well, summer is almost over. Now it’s time to think about a “back to school” celebration with the kids or grandkids. As a former educator, I know the importance of preparing your kiddos for a good school year. Celebrating the