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Fear Sucks

Aug 31, 2009 | Aha! Moments

Fear sucks.  Literally.  It sucks the life out of us.  It keeps us from trying new things.   It keeps us in bad situations.  It makes us do things we wouldn’t normally do.  It paralyzes and torments and exhausts us. And generally, it’s not fear of what we...

Creative Fun With Jesus

Aug 30, 2009 | Aha! Moments

I got to help with a birthday party for my friend’s son today.  It was so much fun.  The energy of eight, nine and ten year olds is amazing and the conversations so sweet and funny.  It was a wonderful day.  And there were balloons!!! After the party was pretty...

Hotter than…well, you know…

Aug 29, 2009 | Random Thoughts

Temperature outside today in Cave Creek, Arizona – 114 degrees.  Temperature today inside Jana Jarvis – 175 degrees.  Hot flashes and Arizona summers do NOT work together well…How on earth did people live in this place without air conditioning?  And...

Blake

Aug 28, 2009 | Family

So far we’ve covered four kids and a husband.  Guess it’s all Blake now.  Sorry, bud.  Nothing personal…you are just the youngest (and don’t live in heaven!) You know I love you:-) 1993 – Renton, Washington Life was good and starting to...

Abby

Aug 27, 2009 | Family

Okay now it’s Abby’s turn to be in the spotlight.  Girl number three.  This one’s for you, girl! 1989 – Renton, Washington She had a three year old and a six month old with colic.  And a bad case of postpartum depression.  So the telltale sign...

Brittany

Aug 26, 2009 | Family

Tonight I get to write about my Brittany, or as we call her, Britt.  She just went back to the University of Arizona this week and I miss her badly…. 1988 – Olympia, Washington She sat on the floor playing blocks and watching Cinderella with her two year...