by Darlene Schacht | Feb 1, 2011 | Children, Hugging, Motherhood, Parenting, Titus 2sdays
A hug is an exchangeof two hearts entwined forone precious moment in time. Since we found out that my dad was sick with cancer this past year, I won’t leave the house without hugging and kissing my parents. I have come to realize that every minute I have with...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 14, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Your Letters
Dear Darlene,I agree with your last post about the schools (and just about everywhere else) leaving Jesus out of the celebration of Christmas.It’s a very sad indication of where we are heading when we cannot even sing Christmas songs at our “holiday”...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 13, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Worship
“Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man.”~ Author UnknownMy feet crumple the blankets, still holding some of the warmth from last night. The pillows behind me softly welcome my back, and with keys at my fingertips, I...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 24, 2010 | Children, Christian Living, Motherhood, Prayer, Thanksgiving
When my children bow their heads to pray, they look as though they are expecting God to tiptoe into the room, put a balloon on the floor, and then pop it with the nearest pin. The faithful anticipation I witness in the clasp of their tiny hands warms my heart,...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 3, 2010 | Children, Comfort, Family, Hope, Joy, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Parenting, Pro-Life, Your Letters
Darlene,I watched your interview with Amy. It was excellent!Did I hear you say that you had five miscarriages? I have had two and today I got news that it looks like I am having my third. I will not know for a few days as I did blood work again today. I had an...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 17, 2010 | Children, Humor, Motherhood, Parenting
Brown paper covered the tables in place of a fancy tablecloth, while the head of a deer with over-sized antlers hung above our table in place of class. In place of a vase sat a cup of broken crayons, which came in handy when sometime after the drinks were served, I...
