Last night, I sat in silence in front of my lit Christmas tree wondering if there was some way to know the reality of Christmas. To know the impact Christ’s life has on us all because of his birth. I read a bit of the book of Acts, stared into space, then turned on my […]
He Started It!
Yesterday was the first day of Advent, the time in the church calender when we focus on and celebrate Christ’s coming. As a kid, I remember our family getting all dolled up on an advent morning in order to stand in front of the church, for my dad to read something “adventy”, and to light […]
Wordless We… um… Saturday
Christmas Crochet Project
Last week I decided I wanted to try to make myself some slippers. I came across a pattern at goodknits.com for some mary jane slippers and decided to give it a go. This is the result: Aren’t they fun?! So much fun that the whole family is getting them for Christmas. Well, at least my […]
Monkey Love
I’m so thankful to have lived during a time when parental love is considered important. I have heard so many stories of people my parents’ age not receiving love from their parents. No hugs. No kisses. No “I love you.” And what’s shocking is that psychologists told them this kind of treatment is what would […]
My Favorite Photo of Me
Plinky prompt of the day: "Share your favorite photo of yourself. Describe why you love it." Here goes… I like this photo because I look good. 🙂 Really though, I like this photo because: 1) Tim's in it with me and I think we look good together. 2) My mentor Nancy took it (she's one […]
postscript to I’m So Impatient
I realize that yesterday’s post is in direct contrast to my post a couple of months ago about my fear of having a second. I think the desire is starting to squelch the fear. And hope that things can be better next time. Yay Hope!
I’m So Impatient
This past week, I was irritable. I won’t lie. I wrote this on Facebook on Friday and my friend’s mom, Jan, said thanks for your honesty. I’m glad someone is encouraged by the fact that I have been snapping at people! Haha! My impatience last week was due to hormones – you know, girl stuff. […]
The Keys to Happiness
Today I was running on the treadmill at the Y and after watching a very happy man win lawn service for a year, a hot tub, and a trip to Denmark (so cool) I switched channels to see Kathie Lee & Hoda on the Today show. They read an article from the paper today that […]
I Declare Life
And I hope as I raise my son, that he would know that he is important because he carries God’s Image. God loved him so much he decided to place part of himself in him. That will never change. No matter how distorted it becomes and how difficult it is to see, it is always there. And because of that he is always awesome. Worthy to live, to love, to be loved.