A Glorious Inconvenience

“Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.  Truly, I say to you, whoever does not […]

4 months to go…

FOUR months to go… until we meet our little MAN! We found out at our ultrasound 3 weeks ago that we are expecting a boy. Three weeks ago we thought I was about 19-20 weeks pregnant, but based on the ultrasound, they were thinking I was more like 18-19 weeks pregnant, so I’m not really sure […]

{the poor man’s apothecary}

It’s nothing grand. We’ve no expertise or perfection to share! But what we do have is a happy little patio and some tight-spaces turned garden-plots.  A neighbor before me planted this rhododendron (?) and I get to enjoy the benefits…:) It’s fast becoming a favorite hobby – this watching things grow, learning their names, tending […]

not quite great

nap time was 2 hours ago. she still hasn’t slept. my nose is running, my throat is hurting, my body is tired. the chores are half-done. he had a meeting and we missed our together-lunch. baby and i are sick so we are missing church tonight… but he has to go anyway. some days are […]

My Favorite Days

Lately I find myself a bit surprised… Could it be I am enjoying the tasks God has called me to? The home He has given me? The life I didn’t choose? My favorite days are ones that feel full and blessed, and I am happy and fulfilled (mostly…I still have my pregnancy mood-swings and achey […]