A soul that walks on water leaves no footprints, but will make waves."
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.…
Ivan, his poor heart broken, silently fell with his tears into the comfort of sleep, while I washed dishes thinking I still had a chance to hold him.
Take time to be holy…remember that old song? It came to mind tonight as I looked at my soon to be…
Reposting this from “The Distaff Side” blog for our Sunday school girls.
Last night I watched a film with the boys about animals. It’s called “Life” and it’s made by BBC the same folks that made the series “Planet Earth.” It’s an amazing piece of art…
luxury: free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being.
I am realizing as my calendar fills and my clock ticks that maintaining focus is something only thos…
I taught our Wednesday night class last night and it went well. But getting there was tough.
I got to church late, which normally wouldn’t be a big deal, but the reason we go early is for Owen’s FUSE team rehearsal. I had forgotten my teaching no…
I read Proverbs 31 today. The first few lines seem a little like an introduction which can seem less important than the rest but as I soaked in verse two I had to stop and re-read in a different translation to ensure what I immediately believed it to s…
The boys are off to school and I haven’t left the house. My neighbor has a kindergartner at the same school as our little men, so we have begun carpooling today. Both of our kindergartners are showing enough independence to walk into class on their ow…
Today is our second, first day of school for the year. Owen’s first day was yesterday and Ivan starts today. They do attend the same school, but as Ivan is starting kindergarten there is a phase in schedule that didn’t include him yesterday.
Owen…