Seven years ago this month, I was “tagged” by a real and bloggy friend to write down 12 random Christmas facts about myself. Kayla was browsing through my blog a few days ago and found the list. She thought it was very funny and asked me to read it aloud. When I refused, she started… Read More Christmas Randomness
Christmas is nine days away. There are menus and meals and cookies to make, groceries to be bought, and parties to be hosted and attended. There is a track meet to attend and daily practices to travel to. There are movie dates and skating dates to arrange with teen friends. There are beds to be… Read More Overcome, But Overcoming
Now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure a final exam does not technically meet the definition of a festivity (the celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way), but maybe the completion of the final exam does. I took my final exam in Systematic Theology I (cosmological, moral, and teleological arguments, the… Read More Final Exams And Other Festivities
Here’s an attempt to recap the last four weeks of life. Lots of photos here and not much reflection. I’m writing from Texas, though, so although the days here have also been full, much is removed from the full plate called Life in Massachusetts. Being 2000 miles away gives a little space to think and… Read More Costume Changes, Venue Changes, & Celebrations
Robert and I are just about to leave for Cape Cod ~ again. This time we’ll be there for a weekend retreat and conference for college students and young adults. Doesn’t really sound like a vacation, and honestly, it’s been a steep uphill climb to make it to the end of this week, but anytime… Read More My Weekend: Women of Acts & Romans ~ Patrons, Prisoners, Partners, Sellers of Purple
…here’s a few things that have been happening and are about to. A Holy Spirit prompt and a little time taken from Women’s Boot Camp last night to celebrate the engagement of Becky ~ 2nd from the left. We had a sparkling cider toast. Then we got down to business ~ The Doctrine of the… Read More There’s Really No Time To Blog, But…
So…October 8 came and went, and nothing out of the ordinary happened. Maybe the “good thing” that was supposed to happen is something we don’t know about yet, or maybe it was a call to count our current blessings ~ good things that we may be taking for granted. Admittedly, the “prophecy” sounded like it… Read More Cape Octobers & Good Things
Real pic from Monday’s morning run. I like Monday mornings, and yesterday’s was especially enjoyable. We were up just after 6am and enjoyed some time in a quiet house (before teens were awake) to read our Bibles and pray ~ Robert in his office, me at the dining room table. I guess I should say… Read More Mondays, Prophetic Dreams, Piper Impersonations, & Senior Pics
Last Saturday was the perfect day for apple picking. It was even hot outside, which I always hope for in September. We went to an orchard we’ve never been to before called Cold Spring Orchard which is actually the one run by UMass. I remember having someone from the orchard come and speak at The… Read More Gluten Free/Paleo Friday: Chicken Tenders With Creamy Cider Sauce
It was time, he explained, as he brought his business card to the door to warn us of the coming work in close proximity to our home. Cavities developing, branches dead, dying, and falling down meant that proper action was required for the sake of the tree and the people and homes nearby. Knowing it… Read More Love Affair With Trees (and Fetuses)