Almost always said with a smile. Almost always said at least three times when I take our family out to run errands. I guess families with six children aren’t as common as they used to be, but I’m sure blessed to have mine! (I always smile secretly when I get this comment and I “only” have a couple of children with me. Once after several such encounters, one of my children finally asked “Mom, why do people keep saying that? Can’t they think of anything else to say?”

How to respond? Well to the person usually: “Yes, full of blessings!” “I wouldn’t have it any other way!” or “And it’s so much fun!” You see, I want to witness to others (and to my children!) that they are precious gifts from the Lord, and I don’t take them lightly. Even in those less than stellar moments when we’re grating on each other’s nerves, I’m thrilled to have them and truly wouldn’t want my life right now to be any other way.

I’m starting this blog for a few reasons. To celebrate some of the joys and struggles of our family. To share with family and friends far away if they so choose. To preserve my fragile memory – there’s lots to think about around here! To be more purposeful in family record keeping as we strive to become a family that better glorifies God.

While most of my focus will center around happenings in our home, I may also throw in some fun tips, recipes and links along the way. After all, the things we enjoy and that tickle our funny bone just might bring a smile to someone else’s face, too!

As with all my life, anything good here is from the Lord. It is only by His grace that I enjoy the abundant blessings He has given. It is a very rich, and yes, FULL life.