Dubbe Designs is officially in business! We had our launch day yesterday, and it’s part time around here. This has been a fun ride for Chuck and I. Although, truth be told, he was up until after midnight on Saturday making sure every detail of our website was in order while I was snoozing up a storm in bed. What can I say, I am my best self when I have my beauty sleep. Please take advantage of our big…
Hello World! In a little over a week- Sunday, July 1st to be exact- Chuck and I will be launching our brand new business! It’s been a dream of Chuck’s since he was a little kid to dabble in entrepreneurship. He has even taken classes on the topic. For the past 9 years of marriage, he has said to me a gajillion times, “It would be so neat to start a side business!” Well, that time has finally come. …
Four weeks ago today (I’m writing this on Monday) I found myself in an ER with dreadful stomach pain and sickness. It was like nothing I had ever experienced. It took several hours until I finally heard a doctor say, “Would you like something to help with the pain?” Once the pain was tolerable, my mind was freed up to wonder what on earth was happening to me? The doctor had ordered multiple tests, but they weren’t finding anything. Eventually…
After my son had his first seizure at 7 months old (you can read more about that here), the enemy kicked the door of opportunity wide open. I became more vulnerable as a new Mother, absolutely riddled with fear. That’s the moment he barged his way in, and locked claws on my brain. By the time my son had his second seizure and we realized this wasn’t going to be a One and Done type scenario, my mind began spiraling…
My kids (ages 4 and 3) have been asking about Easter for weeks. They are excitedly counting down the days until this monumental holiday because their Grandparents will be visiting all the way from Germany. I have wanted to take advantage of their interest in the holiday and share as much about the death and resurrection of Jesus as possible. I was looking forward to reading them the book, “Tell Me About Easter” by the B & H Publishing Group….
Hello World! This will be the first post in a 3-part series discussing the beast of anxiety. Just today I’ve been fighting the claws of anxiety that so easily try to latch onto my brain. I have a friend going in for surgery tomorrow, an awkward conversation hanging over my head that has left me replaying it over and over in my mind, plus another meeting coming up with someone that has me all jittery, and I don’t even know why….
We’re here! Yesterday marked 2 weeks since we moved into our new (rental) house. The weather was downright awful the day we moved. It started off snowing, then turned to sleet and rain. Ugh. We attended our church service that morning, crazy as it was, because we absolutely LOVE our Sunday morning services and our community there. It’s such a bummer if we ever have to miss. During that morning service, afternoon activities were being canceled. Just not the kind…
I have moved many times in my life starting at 6 years old. It has never been my desire to move around, but alas we are embarking on our 7th move in 8 years of marriage. Gawh. This past summer we loaded up our family, left our home of the previous 4 years and moved into a farm house owned by Chuck’s Aunt- though she doesn’t live on the farm herself. Before we ever stepped foot on the property, both…
I’m sitting here in a Starbucks on my 36th birthday. On the drive here I got to chat with my Dad on the phone. He had just come from getting his very first hearing aid. How did I get to this place in life? Speeding towards 40 at break neck speed, my parents now Grandparents and getting hearing aids? Today has been a day of discouragement and near-tears multiple times. I’m feeling the tension of getting older, but also understanding…
I’m so grateful to those of you who participated in the Christmas Give Away. You shared wonderful gift ideas, and I have already used some of them. Thank you all! It’s such a joy to announce my writing friend, Cindy Jolly has won the gift! I chose this darling pair of “Anika Earrings- Wings” from New Creation as the prize. These earrings are a fair trade item from India. I so hope you enjoy them, Cindy. Thank you for participating! If anyone…
