It is official. There is a nice big "A" decal on the rear window of her car to prove it. Elizabeth will be at Appalachian State University ("App") in the Fall. Seeing the sticker everyday brings a smile to my face, but having this decision made (and thus, the applying and waiting over) brings me... Continue Reading →
If Memory Serves…
I have realized something. It feels like a big something. I wonder if this has happened to anyone else. Maybe so, but this is the first time it has happened to me. I have realized that I remember exactly my feelings during the events of my own Senior Year in High School. I mean it. ... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Eve
12/31/2011 The last day of the year. Crazy. Elizabeth’s Senior Year is almost half over. (This is not me “counting down,” This is me, speaking the truth.) This also means that Nick’s Freshman Year is also nearly half over. He’s handled the adjustment to high school quite well. I am very aware of, and thankful... Continue Reading →
Taking Every Thought Captive
We are in the middle of a very restful Christmas break. One of the best gifts we received this year was finding out early that Elizabeth was accepted to her first choice – Appalachian State University. She found out on the very first night of the Break – what a blessing! Now the fun begins.... Continue Reading →
Father Knows Best (yet another lesson in trusting God’s timing)
All of her college applications have been submitted for 3 weeks now. It is a "load off" and things have returned to normal around our house and in our relationship. I am beyond thankful. Even as I was encouraging her to get them done, and trying my hardest to do my best to avoid nagging,... Continue Reading →
Aware
I am aware of the goodness of God. This is a line from a song we sing some Sundays at church. I enjoy singing it, but even more than that, I enjoy the idea of being aware of God's goodness. Because it is a choice - to be aware or not, once we know something. ... Continue Reading →
“Halfway to Ninety”
I celebrated a birthday last week. Nick was kind enough to do the math for me. I really do love that boy! Yesterday I discovered a new, extremely deep, alarming and offensively unattractive crease in my chin. I pressed my face with my hands in all sorts of weird possible sleeping contortions but could not... Continue Reading →
Paper Chains
When Elizabeth and Nick were little, we made paper chains together when we were counting down to something. “13 more days until our trip” “8 days until we see Gram and PopPop” “24 more days until your birthday.” It helped them learn about calendars and how long a day is (the span of time between... Continue Reading →
He Loves Me.
Wasn't it fun, plucking petals from flowers? ...he loves me - he loves me not - loves me - not - love... I used to twist apple stems while saying the alphabet, hoping to get the "right" initial, and once I slept with a piece of wedding cake under my pillow, hoping to dream of... Continue Reading →
a tiny spark
I am pretty sure that today, God gave me my book. I have felt for a long time that there is a book in me. At one point, I thought it was going to be a book chronicling our family’s potty training journey (the highlights of that time have entertained many friends and acquaintances), but... Continue Reading →
Kim Perry Writes 