Urgency and Diligence
The house is wrapped in the quiet stillness of the early morning. What? This mama does not get up earlier than she has to these days. Somehow though, after the early feeding of the babe, sleep had left me and I arose for the brief quiet before it's time for up and at...
My Little Corner: Dealing with Loss~A Guest Post
We met at a moms retreat and I was immediately drawn by her grace-full demeanor. Later, I was blessed to have Kimberley as my next-door-neighbor for a short time and I treasure our morning coffee times in my heart. I miss those times. Having Kimberley's words here...
Now that I’ve talked about it
I am so thankful for each one of you who has offered your encouragement. It truly means much to me. I honestly don't find it easy to share my struggles with others, I tend more toward the pull up your boot straps and take a positive outlook side of things, but I know...
The things I *don’t* talk about
It was never something that I expected to deal with much less that I thought I would acknowledge. Most know someone who has gone through it; more of us have been there than would like to say. It's called postpartum depression but I call it my dark place. I had hoped...
The practice of Lent
As I usually state prior to an overtly faith-spoken post, I acknowledge and respect that not all who read share in my belief. I wish to maintain my convictions without any attempt to force them on others. That said, I invite you to share in my journey if you will....
Choosing
It's a beautiful morning; the sun is shining through the dining room windows (that sparkle because they just were washed yesterday!) and I can hear the girls' happy voices as they enjoy the warmth and their swings outside. I woke up tired even though I had an early...
On this Monday
What we're doing: A song that resonated: Hold me by Rich Mullins Some things that I am choosing: To stop and help my girls work out their conflicts with graceful words. To aim lower and succeed rather than aim high and fail...this goes counter to my usual perspective....
With us
Dan gave me a new journal for Christmas and I wrote the words below on the first page. I wrote only intending them for my journal, but I felt compelled to share them here. Many of my friends choose a word or phrase that they wish live the coming year out with. I...
Discovering the Light: Epiphany
It is the day of light, of light being revealed; the Epiphany. On January 6th we move from the season of Advent and Christmastide into the season of Epiphany. The day of Epiphany itself is mainly a commemoration of the Magi (the wisemen or kings) following the star to...
Advent Love 2011
Advent 2011 Week 4: Love Verse: 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love comes from God… Song: O Come Emmanuel O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery....
A Party: Pad Making for School girls in Uganda
1 IMG_9198 We began early on a Saturday morning. I had planned to have everything ready before every one else arrived, but didn't quite make that goal. However, very quickly we had everything set up in stations and got right to work. 1 IMG_9199 Some cut out the pieces...