February starts tomorrow and this year, I've got a plan. Over the past several years, I've had a growing awareness that I don't do so great at being me in February. It isn't anything serious, but I usually find myself resolving to "just get through it." Don't get me wrong; I know that there are... Continue Reading →
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And Then I Blinked
Eighteen years ago a sweet little fella came into my life. When Nick was just a few days old, I stood beside the changing table, dressing him. He was still in that somewhat scrawny state common to newborns. I gently held his tiny leg between my thumb and forefinger, marveling at how soft his little... Continue Reading →
Happy Hours
Dear Family, Today, while we were all together for a few hours, laughing about silly things - that was my favorite. Thank you for being what makes any house we live in, HOME. xoxo
Happy Now
I haven't written much about Nick's college application process. (If you're following along, you may remember that I committed to pray more and speak (nag, cajole, hound) less.) It worked. 🙂 Nick submitted applications to three schools in time to meet their early deadlines. He approached the task with the same calm confidence with which... Continue Reading →
Hello, Humility. Nice to see you again (and again).
I am the quintessential first-born daughter. Reliable. Conscientious. Rule follower. Intent on doing what is expected. Motivated to do the right thing - the "right way." A worker who earns her keep, does at least her fair share, goes the extra mile. I like being this way. But it is not the most important thing... Continue Reading →
Noah
A young man in our community went to Heaven on Saturday. I don't just mean that he passed away. I really mean that he went to Heaven. His faith in and reliance on Christ gives me this certainty. Those of us who knew him are finding much comfort in this, even as we grieve with... Continue Reading →
College Search 2.0
Here we go. Again. It is hard to believe that our family is walking down this path already, but journey has begun, and the search is on. Nick had a "go" at the SAT last weekend, and we have visited 2 college campuses thus far. Already, we have had more conversations about it than Nick... Continue Reading →
Nineteen
In honor of her birthday, here's a Haiku about Elizabeth - She smells like sweetness Always doing her best work Gentle yet mighty Today I visited during her lunch break at work. (It's a sure sign of adulthood to work without complaining on your birthday, isn't it?) I sat and listened to her recount her... Continue Reading →
Deep
When he (Jesus) had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 I love it when our home is full of family and friends, and I so enjoy the sounds of laughter and conversation that come with a crowd. When I'm home... Continue Reading →
Easy Does It
I have recently started running again, and am learning some lessons along the way. I had become dejected about my running (or lack thereof) in recent years. Looking back, I see many contributing factors. After 3 Half Marathons, my running buddy, Danielle, and I had to skip a season. The next year, in an effort... Continue Reading →
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