Three granddaughters so far. Being their "Nan" is nothing short of amazing - a high privilege, a cherished role, utter joy. Hazel, the oldest, is curious, kind, and watchful. A helper already. She understands so much these days and has a charming lilt in her voice when she asks, "Why?" She has a confident, gentle... Continue Reading →
No Pressure: What I want most for my children.
As moms (and dads), don't we all want a "good life" for our kids? I believe most parents have their children's best interests in mind. I also believe that it is easy to get tripped up and focus on achievements that the world tells us will lead to a happy, "successful" life. It can be... Continue Reading →
Cheating Death – On Being Happily Married.
Recently, I've been near death more than usual. By "near" death, I don't mean that I have nearly died - rather, that I've been in funeral homes and attended memorial services more often than I'd like and I've been reflecting on death - and life. Any Moonstruck fans out there? Rose: I just want you... Continue Reading →
Older and Wiser – On being happily married.
My wedding album made me cry today. Rob is speaking this weekend on marriage and needed a wedding photo of us. He retrieved the book from the attic and chose this photograph from our engagement shoot. Wow, would you just look at those fresh young faces! And Rob's hair! And my Laura Ashley sweater! (I... Continue Reading →
Contentment – On being happily married
Marriage is certainly hard work. To be successful at this takes two people, fully committed to one another, and to staying married. There is working together, there is learning, there are difficult days, difficult seasons, sometimes there are difficult decades. Tears, sweat, anguish, heartbreak - they are all part of the journey toward joy and... Continue Reading →
Happy Nest
It has been 3 months since we dropped our youngest off at college and entered the phase of the "Empty Nest." While I'm currently counting down to having both Elizabeth and Nick home for Thanksgiving (only 9 days!), I can't help but reflect on how well things are going. To this point, most of my... Continue Reading →
Puzzle Pieces
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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