on my attempts at sabbath…
Last Sunday’s sermon was all about commitments to “sabbath living”, which I usually inwardly scoff at as something idealistic and impossible. I even wrote on …
perspective
One Thousand Gifts…working through the stress of daily life…
I feel like there is a lot I could be stressed out about right now. Let me rephrase. I am stressed out right now, and …
One Thousand Gifts…my Madi girl…
I’m finally back to adding to my gift list…and finally rounding out my focus on the kiddos with my homage to Madi, my beautiful six-year-old. …
recovery…and intentional living…
Almost one week after our move, there are some signs of normalcy peeking through. Pulling out the baking sheets to make cookies…(such a strange face, …
on saying goodbye…
I’m not very good with goodbyes. Never have been. Never will be. So this “saying goodbye” business to our house has been rather…difficult. It doesn’t …
One Thousand Gifts…leaving the blue house…good riddance?
As I have been scurrying around trying desperately to jam packing boxes full of kids toys, craft supplies, books, more craft supplies, more books, clothes, …
One Thousand Gifts…my Parker-Man…
Okay…okay…I can’t do a whole week of gifts just about one kid and not write about the other two. What if they found out someday …
One Thousand Gifts…my Fiona…
Between trying to finalize the sale of our house and struggling with a nasty cold, I have felt a little disconnected. You know, the kind …
One Thousand Gifts…on 2012…
Growing up, New Years Day was a big deal in our family. We made a big meal, finished our family puzzle that we started on …
One Thousand Gifts…on God’s timing…
Timing. Without it, you get burnt cookies, missed flights, and overdue assignments. If your recipe says beat the eggs for 2 minutes, and you beat …
