We’re in the throes of some ugly, sad sickness for my dear 2 year old. It’s not how I pictured these opening days of summer break – washing puke laundry, watching Bambi again (and again), and praying for her fever to break. But still His mercies are new every morning! I am thankful for the flexibility […]
I think it’s time I came to grips with my weaknesses. His power is made perfect in weakness, you know. Always, always I have acknowledged that I am imperfect, that I have so far to go, that I am no standard to strive for. And yet, in certain ways I have really feared my weaknesses, […]
I came upon this passage earlier this week in my personal devotions. Jesus’ words have stuck with me since then… “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But […]
A quirky, fun old man from our church (I think he is a WWII vet…) has longish hair, plays the drums and once said “what’s up, skinny?” to me when I was 8 1/2 months pregnant. He’s funny. He’s sweet. He is artistic and a little temperamental (I think that we must be kindred spirits! ha!). […]
“Mama, I miss you! Mama, I need you!” My 2-year-old’s creative attempts to boycott naptime pull on the heartstrings. She’s yelling from her crib. I’ve fallen for it before – her sweet cries luring me to her bedside rescue. If I pick her up, she doesn’t need me (or comforting) – she “needs” what she […]
Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. So often my faith in God is so weak and small. And yet His faithfulness is sure and true! I was convicted yesterday that I need […]
I don’t know what it will be like… but I know the Lord wants me to have a summer of refreshing and renewal. Only He truly knows what that will look like. I know that my part in the orchestrating of this season is to do my best to keep my margins wide, my space […]
In honor of our 3rd Wedding Anniversary (!!!) last week a long time ago, Nels and I are reminiscing and writing “Our Story” — Hope you enjoy. This is Part 7. Read the rest here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6. (Jordan) He was just back from Ft. Jackson, fit and strong from 5 a.m. PT and finally in […]
Today, Tuesday, 15 May 2012 – is a wonderful day. Why? you may ask… BECAUSE – I just finished one of the most difficult semesters of my college experience. (I am wondering if I would say that at the end of all of them…but anyway!) 12 credit hours knocked out. It came at a high […]
20 lbs 10.5 oz | 26.5 inches long Would you believe this sweet boy got his first little spankings on Mother’s Day? I think they were overdue too. :/ He is 100% sweetie, 100% stinker. And my boy’s got lungs. Goodness gracious. Tylenol has become part of my daily routine… Lately he has been so […]
