A soul that walks on water leaves no footprints, but will make waves."
It’s rainy and dreary outside and the boys were fighting about markers when I woke up.
Kris and I both woke up in the middle of the night because of a storm and didn’t sleep much all night.
He has an early meeting, I have to make lunches and g…
This morning in the quiet hours before the rest of my little world ventured out of bedroom doors I was able to read and pray without interruption for a while. It is never easy to leave the comfort of my quilts and curl up in the darkness of the living…
I laid Kris cup on the counter, and in a matter of fact tone stated, “I didn’t know what you’d want to drink so I just put ice in your cup.”
Immediately I had a revelation. It was strangely quick, understood and detailed all at once. I heard the Ho…
Have you ever followed someone in your car who drove inconsistently? I have. It wasn’t fun.
Some time back I was driving the straight and narrow route home from school with my three little men and their back packs in the van. We were on Division S…
Why did October seem to last only a week? It has been the shortest month on record.
As many of you know I pride myself somewhat in my ability to say “no” to the many requests for time and service asked of me. In fact…I’m not so proud to admit t…
“The letters are Elvish, of an ancient mode, but the language is that of Mordor, which I will not utter here.” J.R.R. Tolkien
What language do you think? Odd question, I know, but it can be vital to our most precious relationships. Let me explain…
When it comes to kids, Independence and Responsibility haven’t always gone hand in hand. The former SHOULD be given based on the latter, but unfortunately it often the other way around.
We recently had some extra kids here for a birthday sleepover.…
Aron had a birthday some time back and I’ve failed to update with a blog post. I will not write much on this, just post a few obligatory pictures from his party and the following morning when he and his brothers played with his gifts like it was Christ…
It’s not perfect and I am missing some things here but a first draft of my “Ideal Week” is ready for posting.
I’m not sure this is even close to what it should be, but like a financial budget, you gotta start somewhere. Tweaking will happen as I go.…
Had a great trip to Michigan with Kris and the boys. Met my brother’s girlfriend, visited with a lot of family and enjoyed several quiet moments with a view of pretty leaves, a little laughter and a little crochet. Throw in some baking, some football,…