The "Funny Farm" of the Cowles family.
The Dictionary describes "Day One" as "the first day or very beginning of something.". US slang, Urban dictionary, describes it as "A close, longtime friend, one who has been around since the beginning.". Someone who has been there since the beginning; through the good and bad times. Someone who, no matter what, has your back. Someone who has seen the good, bad, and… Continue reading Day One
Lately, I have allowed the enemy sit at my table. He pulled a chair up across the table from me and has held my gaze. I've allowed him to tell me I'm not good enough. I've allowed him to bring doubt back into my daily life. I've allowed him to steal time from my day… Continue reading Not Today Satan!
Confession time! I have a big problem with fear. Now, I'm not talking about the times when you "walk around a corner and almost bump into someone fear". I'm talking about the fear that takes your breath away. The heart pounding, paralyzing fear. Here's an example: In my mind: I hear a bump in the… Continue reading FAITH OVER FEAR
A lot of times we share only the good parts of our lives, but if we can't share the bad, then how can we truly share in the good? So here it is. This morning I woke up to arguing about the cereal box and milk. I let it go. They need to learn to… Continue reading Daily Choice
We are approaching that time again in the year, the time of year I dread. SCHOOL IS STARTING AGAIN! Every morning, ever since the girls' first day of kindergarten, we pray on the way to school. I pray for different things every day, but I always end it with a specific phrase. "Lord, give them… Continue reading Strength, Wisdom, and Courage
My sweet precious girls, I was determined. I was determined to not "let it beat me". I was determined to not let the fear take over... Looking into the face of a doctor, a man I had come to respect, and see the fear in his eyes, (even though his mouth is saying he's "not… Continue reading The Waiting Room
I have a fear of just about everything under 1 lb. I'm o.k. with dogs, cats, guinea pigs even, but MICE, oh my word, neighbors 4 streets over can hear me scream if there is mouse in the same building with me. The girls have hamsters as pets, and I'm o.k. with them in the… Continue reading Scary Little Critter
My facebook post on Dec. 18th, 2013 “I have seen such sweet compassion come from my hubby this week by doing things for our failing Max. I have seen the gift of "comfort" in both my girls as they try to coax him to eat or drink, or by covering him with their blankets. Today… Continue reading Max’s Death
Cowles Farm 