About Us . . .

I am Nancy Wilson, married to Douglas. We have three married children, which has resulted in thirteen grandkids. It's a party at our house, and you can find some of that here. Blogging along with me are my daughters Bekah and Rachel, and my daughter-in-law Heather.

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Archive for May, 2008



One of my good friends reminded me the other day of something I said to her once. It went something like, “When we get to heaven and God is rewarding us for a job well done, He isn’t going to be interested in our dress size or how toned we are or whether our thighs […]

There is a series of very good articles here on how to help a grieving friend. Learning to grieve like a Christian woman is a grace, and learning to minister to those who are grieving is so important for us in the church. Be sure to check out all her short articles.

I know, I know. Some men want elaborate five-course meals. But this is what rings my husband’s bells: mac and cheese. And I hope you enjoy the poofy shot while it is still in the oven. Now you know for a fact that my daughters did not get their flair for art food from me! […]

Uncle Fred

One of the reasons reading P.G. Wodehouse is such a jolly good time is his casual manner of strewing brilliant metaphors around carelessly every paragraph or two. Here is one that made my afternoon brighter:
“Something of the gallant fire which was animating him seemed to pass out of Sir Aylmer Bostock. He blinked, like some […]

What does it mean to be flexible? Able to bend easily without breaking; not stiff or rigid; adaptable, adjustable to change to suit the circumstances.
This is a clearly something that Christian women need whatever their calling, whatever their age. It is a spiritual trait, given by the Spirit, not something we can generate ourselves. […]

Ta-da!

Well lookie here!
After a mere, what? 6 weeeks? I now have a website up again!
Now - all of you who have been anxiously checking the internet every day, holding your breath and going on hunger strikes until you can buy a Skirty . . . this is your lucky moment!
Here’s the tricky bit though. The […]