What I Have Learned in Four Years of Blogging

by | May 11, 2008 | Uncategorized

Michael Hyatt, the CEO and President of Thomas Nelson Publishers describes what he’s learned after four years of blogging.  I find his comments on technology and time/life management to be helpful.  He’s definitely been an encouragement to me in his blogging. From Where I Sit: What I Have Learned in Four Years of...

100th Anniversary for Mother’s Day; A First For Us

by | May 11, 2008 | Personal

Mother’s Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary – Yahoo! News Today marks the 100th Anniversary of Mother’s Day and the first official year of celebration of Mother’s Day in the Capranica Home. So, here’s my Mother’s Day Card to one of the most superior mothers I know of: Mother’s Day has not been an easy one for you. A decade ago, your mother slipped from here to heaven. Over six years ago, we began asking God that we could be a mother and father. Over one year ago, He provided an 18 day old jewel for our thus far empty crown. Six months later we were blessed with a second arrow in our quiver, even though she may be with us only temporarily (aren’t they all only with us temporarily). Only a few months ago, God mercifully granted our request and allowed us to officially be parents. While many mothers work hard in a vocation that demands nothing less, few work as hard and happily at motherhood than you. Not every day is easy and for two people who love to accomplish loads of tasks in every day; some days feel as if only one task is accomplished: being a mother. And still, I know of few mothers who can enjoy the accomplishment of that one task more than you. Our children are an immeasurable blessing to us both. But, for me you still surpass them with the blessing you are to me as a wife and mother. I thank God for you: your love of Christ, your love for me, your love for our children, and your love for...