Has one of your kids ever said something that made you go HUH?! Yeah, mine too. Today I’m honored, humbled and excited to be over at Intentional By Grace sharing how a whimsical comment from my four year old while playing with her brother caught me off guard, and then made me think (as random comments from my kiddos tend …
The Trial
“Dad just collapsed!” Those words struck such a blow to my heart I nearly forgot the five month baby nursing at my breast. One year ago, my dad collapsed and the world held it’s breath. For a split second my world stood still, the deafening pounding of my heart the only sound to be heard. The next few days were …
It Takes A Village {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
As you may have jaloused if you’ve spent any time at all in my little corner of the bloggy world, community is a big deal for me. God is revealing more and more to me each day about the importance of truly sharing life together; offering and accepting support, and being willing to make ourselves vulnerable for the sake of …
What If Wednesday – Week #2
Good Wednesday to you all! I hope the past week has found you blessed and walking through life with eyes wide open, seeing where He is working. My What If’s this week: I don’t have a whole lot to write about this week. I took more treats to the teachers (I’m aiming for every other Monday). But my heart is …
Kicking the Wall
We live about 30 minutes from a good-sized University town city. There are a couple of cinemas, a shopping mall, copious cafes, pubs, and bars. And on the southeast edge of town bordering the bay is The Prom: A long stretch of wide sidewalk right along the waterfront. No matter the weather, you will always see people out on The …
In Which a Baby Bottle Makes Me Ponder Life
The Man Cub will be 17 months old next week. 17 months!! I am definitely finding that time flies even faster with each child we have! I have no idea how he got to be this age already, but I do know I’m far less preoccupied with certain developmental things than I was with the girls. By this age, both …
What If Wednesday
I’ve been thinking about What If stuff all week. Praying, pondering, watching to see where God seems to be working and to step in and join Him. I’ve also been thinking about you. Wondering what He is showing you. Who He is bringing across your path. How are you faring letting go of the fear/pride/worry/insert-emotion-holding-you-back-here. I did take those treats …
The Closest Thing
I can see her now. Sitting in front of her computer, shaking her head as she reads along. She’s not going to agree with me, but I’m okay with that. I can see her in my mind. The image a mere shadow of the past, and yet every bit as vivid and tender as a Degas painting: in the chair …
What If….We Really Did It?
Last week I asked myself What If. And you answered. Boy, oh boy, did you answer! What If generated such huge response, I was overwhelmed by your encouragement, and camaraderie. Thank you!! Most of the things you all had to say were along the lines of “I’ve been thinking/feeling the exact same things!” “I really need to be more proactive …
When the Wipers Are In Sync
I was driving home last night from my weekly grocery shop. I love it because on the way home, the radio station has an hour of just relaxed, chilled out music. It’s a time that refreshes me, as odd as it sounds. Last night, it was drizzly and cool and dark on my way home. I had the wipers going …