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Adoption Grace {Lent Day #6}

Donwton Abbey had me dumbstruck and up later than I wanted to be last night.  Actually, I sort of knew what was going to happen, because as I Googled around to see when season 4 would start, I ran across some pretty big spoilers, hints of tragedy.  Wasn’t one big tragedy enough for one season?… Read More Adoption Grace {Lent Day #6}

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Poor in Spirit {Lent Day#5}

by Michael Dudash ~ “He Shall Hear My Voice” Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Reading and praying over what Robert will preach on this morning ~ Matthew 4:18-25 ~ the calling of the disciples.  I read on and into the Sermon on the Mount in… Read More Poor in Spirit {Lent Day#5}

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White As Snow: Nemo and More {Lent Day 4}

Robert took the trampoline down in preparation. Weathering Nemo last weekend was actually kind of fun.  I can say that, because I wasn’t one of the tens of thousands of folks without power.  Our family got a weekend together at home, a postponed women’s retreat, and a sort of extended Sabbath rest.  A warm fire… Read More White As Snow: Nemo and More {Lent Day 4}

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Gluten Free Friday ~ Important Ingredients {Lent Day 3}

Corn Chowder.  That’s what I had planned to post about today, but I didn’t take any pictures of the process of making it, or the serving of it to a fun group of women gathered around my dining room table, and it’s really just a variation of the Pioneer Woman’s delicious recipe anyway.  And it… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Important Ingredients {Lent Day 3}

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Love and Lent {Lent Day 2}

 Early morning drive across the state yesterday.  I turn off the blaring radio and almost tear up immediately in the silence.  I know it’s time to pray, not listen to the latest pop song or even the latest headlines.  Adoration ~ You are so generous and good, Lord.  You are holy.  Sovereign.  Your death…it was… Read More Love and Lent {Lent Day 2}

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Kayla’s Quest: Sewing Projects, 5K’s, Nursing Home Outreach, Etc.

We set aside Saturday morning to do the first of three sewing projects for Kayla’s Quest. Kayla’s friend Maddie is also trying to complete a Quest, so we hoped to have her over for the project, too.  We set up two sewing machines, had the fabric and other tools all ready to go, and were working… Read More Kayla’s Quest: Sewing Projects, 5K’s, Nursing Home Outreach, Etc.

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Superbowl {Downton?} Sunday Sesame Maple Chicken Wings

On Friday morning, while listening to NPR on the way to Mt. Snow for our weekly skiing lessons, I learned not only that the Superbowl would be this weekend, but also who was playing.  Needless to say, I don’t have a lot of natural excitement for the occasion.  I was hoping NPR was going to… Read More Superbowl {Downton?} Sunday Sesame Maple Chicken Wings

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Gluten Free Friday ~ Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting

                                                                                              Nearly all of our quaint {and hip!} local… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting