Finding quality time for the things that are important to us takes effort and planning.  Quality time doesn’t just happen, it takes thought.  As I develop my weekly and daily schedule I carefully plan time for our family’s priorities.  At first, it takes time to figure out how to develop a schedule incorporating the things that are most important.  Over time, finding ways to add quality time to my routine has become easier because I have made it a priority.  When the schedule changes and quality time disappears, I look for alternative ways to capture time for what…

As a child, I tested my faith a few times, but I never doubted the outcome of those tests.  When I was too young to articulate my faith, I had this sixth sense that I was being guided down my intended path.  My tests were mostly regarding things that people thought I should do or not do, but all along I knew the direction I was being led.  There have been many years of uncertainty regarding where my path was leading, knowing only what I did not intend to do with my life.  What I do know is that when…

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus and a time of giving and serving others.  It is also a time when many of us are feeling stressed about all that we want to accomplish.  Looking back on Christmas memories, my favorite moments were times when our family relaxed and enjoyed the true meaning of Christmas.  Times that we as family and friends shared a meal and good conversation together.  A day where we relaxed and enjoyed each other’s company.  A Time Of Giving I am filled with joy when I am able to give a gift…

As the holiday season approaches, we as consumers are reminded of the importance of being thankful.  The season awakens us to feelings of gratitude and the blessings that are around us all year become more vivid.  This is the month and the season that we all look deep within ourselves to search, find, and gather up all that we are thankful for each day.  For some, it is very difficult to find a reason to celebrate, but prayer and faith help define and clarify reasons to be grateful.  As I walk through retail stores I read the words, “Thanksgiving”, “Give…