Be still!
The past several months have been intense. Stuff in my life, really heavy things in the lives of my closest friends. Impossible, unfixable, heart-breaking stuff. Stuff that I can’t do … Continue reading Be still!
Category: Uncategorized
Foxes have holes
When we moved to rural Indiana, I knew we were finally home. Jon had completed his education. We bought an amazing house that we could see our children as teenagers … Continue reading Foxes have holes
The Ministry of Showing Up
My Dad is my hero. Many girls can say that, but few are given the opportunity I have had to write about it. Recently, Daddy was nominated for a Service … Continue reading The Ministry of Showing Up
Opportunity for FASHION
While on a date for our anniversary, my favorite pair of boots died. The zipper exploded so that the beautiful leather just flopped onto the floor, making it completely non-functional. … Continue reading Opportunity for FASHION
in quietness and trust is your strength
Since my last post, we have moved to Ft. Defiance (AZ) on the Navajo reservation. I received amazing support from my beloved friends through the summer to prepare our household … Continue reading in quietness and trust is your strength
Dreams Come True
We are preparing to move. Jon has resigned his position in Silver City and taken a job with Indian Health Services in Ft. Defiance, AZ. This has been a long … Continue reading Dreams Come True
Being Brave
Some dear friends of mine are putting together a Women’s Conference here in Silver City (The Brave Conference, April 8-10, 2016). The goal is to discover who God created you … Continue reading Being Brave
Promises fulfilled
I’ve spent the last month teaching English to students from Mexico. Teaching adults is one of my great passions. And I guess I should say that English is … Continue reading Promises fulfilled
A Legacy of Love
Whenever a certain friend of Xander comes over, at some point she wears my Grandma Gerry’s wedding dress. This homemade, pink dress that oozes the 70s somehow made it into our … Continue reading A Legacy of Love
Selfie-Stick Shaming
At the graduation party of a friend of mine, I encountered what I had only before heard tales of: a selfie stick. With this amazing device, all of the children … Continue reading Selfie-Stick Shaming
Popsicles Solve Problems
Cranky. Whiny. Unable to handle frustration. Bursting into overwhelming tears when falling down. Just Can’t Deal. When my kids get this way, my life gets immensely more difficult. What is … Continue reading Popsicles Solve Problems
The illusion of control
My success as a mother is not dependent on the contents of my child’s toilet. Sounds dumb, doesn’t it? What is it about potty training that drives us batty? Why … Continue reading The illusion of control
