It has been 4 weeks since we helped Elizabeth move in to her dorm room. I couldn't write about it until now...and now I have so much to say that I feel almost paralyzed. Where to start? If I try to tell it all, in proper order, it will be a garbled mess. There have... Continue Reading →
Strawberries and Area Rugs
Today was Elizabeth's last Sunday at Lifepointe before going to college. A year ago (when there were 52), I was working hard not to count down the number of Sundays before college. Now, there is no denying that there are "zero." I've been away the past week, chaperoning Nick's Band Camp in the mountains. If... Continue Reading →
Leaks
Months ago, I wrote about choosing to postpone the "countdown" until the day it was unavoidable. I'm afraid that day is quickly approaching. I hear its footsteps. I feel the heat of its breath. For today, I am avoiding eye contact and kind of ducking down a little, hoping it thinks I don't see it,... Continue Reading →
Sneak Preview
When Rob and I first married - there were quite a few people who advised us to wait a few years before adding children to the mix. The reasoning was so that our relationship would have time to get really strong and healthy - or that we should take advantage of the ability to travel... Continue Reading →
Rear Window
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 →
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 →
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