(This morning it struck me that I believe Brennan Manning coined the phrase “The Way of Gratefulness” or “Gratitude” or something, but I didn’t have a chance to check. I will need to get back to you on that.) Today started out quite plain. Get dressed, eat breakfast, kiss Tim goodbye… And then I pulled […]
The Way of Gratefulness; Day 1
I have no excuse. Months ago, I found myself griping over my kids again and realized how ugly it was. Actually, Tim pointed it out. You see, the hour before dinner really is a tough time. Stomach’s are starting to growl, minds are tired, and tempers are short. I would be making food, snapping and […]
Jumping
It’s not often I can truly surprise my son. His active imagination has given him experiences the greatest traveler can only begin to grasp. Fighting pirates, racing as The Amazing Wood Car (his alter ego), and caring for his pink and brown pet owl are just a few of his daily adventures. But tonight, I […]
Gotta Laugh
I read somewhere that just anticipating laughing increases endorphins. While I have a blog post I want to share with you, I thought maybe you could use a laugh today. I’ll share my other stuff when my computer cooperates. For now, enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qqE_WmagjY?rel=0&w=420&h=315]
Writer’s Block
I have had writer’s block. Probably from my lack of writing. Tonight, my friend Shawna gave me a prompt. Write a haiku about the opposite of “fence” and use the word “fence.” Here goes… Wide open spaces Freedom is what I desire Do not fence me in I hope you enjoyed it as much as […]
Peanut Butter:
Favorite Photos from January
As I Watch the Inauguration Coverage…
I am watching President Barak Obama walk along the parade route with his beautiful wife Michelle and I am thankful. I feel deep emotions rising in my chest as I think of the equality that now exists in this country because of Martin Luther King Jr.’s sacrifice so many years ago. I think of my […]
Photo App Obsession
Almost two months ago, I got my refurbished iPhone 4. The next Sunday, while we were manning the nursery, my friend Naomi told me about her favorite, must have photo apps. Add Instagram a month later and I am totally hooked. I am snapping pictures, cropping, changing colors, adding borders and restraining myself from sharing […]
Today, I Rejoice
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and […]