observations…no rants
My edges hurt a little. This is my word picture for how I feel when I am together with people I love... and then not. This weekend was Fall Break and Elizabeth and Nick were home for a few days. All of us together in the nest! It was dreamy. I love how quickly we... Continue Reading →
Years ago, before I was married, maybe even while I was still in high school, I looked out my living room window and saw a boy in a royal blue winter jacket. He was walking down the street with his back toward me, but I could tell he was young - probably five years old,... Continue Reading →
We love our neighborhood. It is a wonderfully thought-out community with lots of green space, playgrounds, and easy to access to great trails for walking/running/cycling. There is a wide mix of home styles and price points here. In some parts of the neighborhood, the lots are bigger, but the homes on our street are nestled tightly... Continue Reading →
Remember The Count from Sesame Street? With his pointy muppet nose and the cape flung across his opposite shoulder? Well, if he was here in our house right now, he'd be having a blast. I can hear him... Five! Five days of school. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ha! That's all we have left right now. ... Continue Reading →
God’s creation delights me. I am thankful for all five senses, but sight is the one I would have the hardest time losing. My kids grew up hearing me exclaim, “Oh, wow! Look at that sunset! Look at those clouds…kids, are you appreciating the clouds?” (I’m proud to say they are now appreciators, in their... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Yesterday morning I was aware of God's presence as Rob presented a message on Heaven. The topic was chosen weeks ago, when there was no way of knowing that our country would be grieving the loss of 27 people whose lives were needlessly cut short on Friday. Being absent from this body means to be... Continue Reading →
"When you look for the bad, expecting it, you will get it. When you know you will find the good—you will get that…” - Eleanor H. Porter, Pollyanna In my growing up years, Summers were spent in North Truro, a small town on Cape Cod. In those days the Public Library was a tiny one-room... Continue Reading →
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