More and Bigger

More and Bigger

Gaining weight in the form of fat comes in two ways: more and bigger. More refers to the fact that we can grow more fat cells. They increase in number, but stay about the same size. The second way we gain fat is by enlarging the size of fat cells. They literally get...

A Total Surprise – Shhh!

A Total Surprise – Shhh!

My daughter Janelle loves connecting, bonding, and strengthening relationships. About one month prior to her July birthday, I believe a God-given thought came to my mind which I shared with my husband Daniel. “How about we travel to the west coast and surprise her for...

The Hearts They Heal

The Hearts They Heal

There was a time when I didn’t like them. I couldn’t understand the appeal, and I certainly didn’t get why people called them “man’s best friend.” To me, they were just animals, nothing more. But all of that changed. It wasn’t a dramatic moment. No lightning bolt, no...