by krista | Feb 11, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Ten years ago, my dream was to stay in Midlothian, Texas for the rest of my life. I love Midlothian. We moved there in 1999 when my oldest daughter was just six months old. Dave, my husband, had no job, we had no place to live, knew no one. It was the most gigantic...
by krista | Feb 9, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Sometimes, in this blog, it is necessary to reveal a little of my “crazy.” Today is one of those days. No nuggets of truth or encouragement here today, just my neuroses. So read at your own risk: I am “girly.” I like shopping. I like clothes,...
by krista | Feb 6, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
We Americans place a high priority on being happy. We excuse bad moods, we justify broken relationships, we allow for all sorts of behaviors by saying we just aren’t happy. We are sure that being unhappy is the worst possible state to be in. But what does it...
by krista | Feb 3, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
How many times do we hear people saying that they just can’t forgive someone? And there are usually very good reasons for that statement. I have used several myself: I’ve been hurt one too many times. What that person said or did is inexcusable. I’d...
by krista | Jan 29, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I worked as a bank teller my last two years of college. Ironic, considering I am seriously deficient in all things math-related. But I loved the job – great co-workers, great hours, decent pay. And let me just tell you, I got to where I could count down a stack...
by krista | Jan 28, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
There are certain skills I want to pass on to my kids. Passions that I hope they will “catch”. I want them to love Jesus. To enjoy reading. To appreciate a good Judy Garland musical. I am beginning to lose hope on those last two But there are certain skills that I...
