I am so incredibly honoured and blessed to be married to Michael Van Pelt. I praise the Lord for the man He gave me to marry. Though Michael and I are different in many ways, I find most times that our different personalities complement each other well…

Do you get the itch to organize after cleaning up your Christmas decorations? If so, how grand do you go in the endeavour? Last year, I managed to convince Michael to help me rearrange the whole main floor of our house. I’m feeling the itch to move things again. We’ll see what happens this time! Poor Michael…

Do you do anything special to mark the beginning of your Christmas season? We look for the perfect Christmas tree. What do you look for in yours?

Tomorrow we remember our soldiers; those who’ve lost their lives, those who’ve lost part of their lives, and the families who love and support them. War is atrocious and boldly displays the evil in this world. However, even in dark days and horrible members of wars gone by, there’s still hope

God has done amazing things this year. I have much to be thankful for. Though it’s had hard moments, it’s been refreshing to be able to celebrate so many things.

An elderly lady approached me one Sunday morning at church. She had a weathered look from years of suffering on her face. She spoke strongly and almost seemed stern most times, but there was something intriguing about her. There was a softness under that hard exterior; one that exuded wisdom and closeness with Christ. She didn’t speak often, but you sure listened when she did. So, when she approached me, I gave her my undivided attention.

He gave me one hint about a month before we left – It was something on my bucket list from a few years ago. He wasn’t sure if I was still interested in doing it, but thought we’d try. I knew based on a couple of things that it had to be something within driving distance. There were two things that came to mind by that radius of options – a concert or the Highland Games. My guess was the games. I mentioned it to him, but thankfully Michael isn’t one to crack, so he didn’t confirm if it was or not.

If you’re dating or married, summarize in two words what your best dating experience would be?

Dads – The protectors and providers of the family. Great dads serve and give selflessly to see their families thrive. They aren’t afraid to discipline their kids, when necessary, in order to correct wrong behaviour and help them follow the right path of life. They are great listeners, teachers, and adventurists. They’ll help you overcome fears, explore the great outdoors, and grow into a strong woman.

Good relationships take a lot of work, but each one is worth it. As many of you know, I’m blessed with three moms. Each have very different personalities from another. There are some common interests too. The most beautiful and treasured being that they all love the Lord very much.