Bleary eyed from just waking up, I trudged to the kitchen to make my morning Darjeeling, a strong black tea. I like it black—just plain tea, no milk—but also with a little something to sweeten it up. (Living for five years in London never convinced me that milk and tea go together.) I sat down... Continue Reading →
It's almost Halloween, 2021, so we aim to make this time of year less scary for all those peering into the murky waters of Off Grounds Housing: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. We hope your Hoo can avoid The Ugly haunted-by-mold-houses or The Bad deader-than-dead-beat-landlords. We pray your Hoo will find The Good compatible-roommates-clean-apartments-convenient-locations. But even if they... Continue Reading →
When I was in high school I was required to take PE, required to run around a track, and required to run the last leg of a relay. The baton pass was a success! But as I sprinted closer and closer to the end, I turned my head, looking to my left—toward the inside of... Continue Reading →
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 When it comes to advocating and supporting our HOOs while they live through hard times, we MomsHooPray are tough. (Think Xena Warrior Princess tough, just without the mean face!) Since... Continue Reading →
When I was 5, I got caught sneaking into my lovable neighbor's home in order to get a fistful of candy from the dish I knew she kept on her coffee table. Hmmm...maybe she was the first person to pray for me. Or maybe it was the lady across the street who I—at the ripe... Continue Reading →
We now live in the house I wrote about below —"The Burleson CharlottesVilla"— where friends and family come to "cozy down." But believe me, the whole process wasn't exactly a warm and cozy, relaxing experience! God saw us through many decisions, setbacks, delays, and "issues." And now, we are incredibly grateful every day for each... Continue Reading →
Majoring In Prayer For Our Hoos 