About Us

My name is Heather and I have been the help meet to my wonderful husband, Len, for 20 years. Our children are Hope (18), Lenny (14), Lily (9), Wren (Born to heaven, 10/02), Mary (Born to heaven, 9/03), Lucy (Born to heaven, Early '04), and Peter (5). Five doggies round out our happy brood.

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Morning Basket

Image of The Wheel on the School

Image of Saints for Young Readers for Every Day, Vol. 1: January-June

Image of The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism

Image of A Child's Garden of Verses

Image of Romeo and Juliet

On the Nightstand

Image of The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential...in Business and in Life

Image of The Magic of Ordinary Days

Image of Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way

Gratituesday: A Patient Husband

When I think about all the things I am thankful for in my life, my wonderfully patient husband usually comes to mind first.  I am not a naturally good housekeeper, cook, wife, or helpmeet.  Left to my nature, I am not sweet, energetic, or cheerful.  I have worked hard at improving in these areas over [...]

Gratituesday: God is in Control – Even in a Presidential Election Year!!!

 

As I ponder the fate of our nation, on this Election Day morning, I am tempted to feel afraid.  It’s quite depressing to see people abandoning all that is Godly and moral.  This is really nothing new as many are more concerned about the lives of endangered animals than they are of unborn children.  [...]

Gratituesday: Lower BP Medication

 

After I had my beautiful Peter, my historically borderline blood pressure went up rather than down.  I finally was unable to dodge the “blood pressure pill” bullet that I had avoided for years.  I took it very hard but basically adjusted to the idea over time.

Over the last three and a half years, my BP [...]