Posted by Renae on Jan 20th, 2012 | 2 comments 
I have led a charmed life.
Really, I have. Or perhaps, blessed would be a better word. I’ve often wondered what I’ve done to deserve so many good things, heaped on top of each other. I have great parents. I have pleasant memories of my childhood. I had fun in college and got to be class favorite and homecoming queen and all that other hoopla. I married the man of my dreams. And two of the...
Posted by Renae on Jan 16th, 2012 | 3 comments
Infertility is a dirty word. Especially to anyone who’s experienced it. So is miscarriage.
Adoption? Now that’s a beautiful word.
I should know. I’ve experienced all three. We now have two beautiful children: one biological, one adopted. Only, most days I can’t remember which is which.
If you or someone you know has experienced any of the above, I’d love to share...
Posted by Renae on Dec 9th, 2011 | 6 comments
I used to love this time of year. I loved everything about it. The decorations, the music, the tinsel, the gifts, the onslaught of Christmas-themed movies and television programs . . . each of these once set my heart to beating a little quicker, set my feet to stepping a little higher.
I still love this time of year . . . but it’s different somehow. Maybe I’m just getting older. Hopefully,...
Posted by Renae on Nov 9th, 2011 | 1 comment
My dad is a veteran. So is my brother, four of my uncles, my father-in-law and my nephew. Needless to say, the Brumbaugh family is a flag-waving, prayer saying, God-and-country kind of family. And we’re proud of it!
So with Veteran’s Day approaching, I’ve had one particular question on my mind. How do I say thanks for such a gift? I mean, really. What is an appropriate thank-you gift for...
Posted by Renae on Jun 23rd, 2011 | 0 comments
I wrote/compiled this little stand-up book of prayers and quotes a year ago, and was delighted to finally see the finished product! Barbour did a beautiful job with the artwork. This book of simple, light-hearted prayers makes a great, inexpensive...
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
