Remembering

The past 30 days, actually since starting this blog a couple of months ago, I have had the unexpected gift of remembering. If nothing else comes of this writing, I have remembered, and it has encouraged me, and grown my faith. It has helped me to go back and put structure to many thoughts, feelings, …

Promises

Promises tend to be cheap and easy to come by. I have given a few out in my time. I promise to do A if you let me to this now; I promise I will do this, or that, or won't do this, or that if... I have tried to drop those words from my …

Subbing

Changes and transitions define this season of my life. All are good, some are super hard, and some are freeing. This past June we graduated our last child from our homeschool. My older son had one year under his belt away from home, living on his own. We have been getting used to doing life …

Third Grade

As I was thinking of my favorite teacher, my mind went directly to Miss Lissow, my 3rd grade teacher. I am so thankful that she was one of those people who could see children and hear their hearts. She did not judge us by our actions. She loved well. I think back, quite embarrassingly, to …

Sunday Quotes

A Few of my Favorite Things

Social justice defenders, missions, charities... there are so many great ones that are doing great things around the world. Some that I am very thankful for and highly recommend  for anyone looking to get involved or donate to a worthy cause  are: Inheritance of Hope https://www.inheritanceofhope.org/ This one is very near and dear to my …

Quiet Mornings

  Growing up I was always a night owl. Even into my adult years, staying up late came naturally. I remember when there was discussion to make school start later and two shifts of life were supposed to become a reality. It never quite happened on the East coast, and I had to learn how …

Thanksgiving Treasure

Happy Thanksgiving! Today mixes a few of my favorite things. Family, good food, intentional gratitude, and this year, my firstborn's 21st  birthday. So many emotions involved as life continues to march on, and as I try to find a new rhythm and groove. We have a tradition, well I have one that whoever eats with …

Not so Random Acts of Kindness

Right now I am typing this post from the loft of a beautiful vacation home in Myrtle Beach thanks to the kindness of my in-laws. We are all gathering far from home so we can celebrate Thanksgiving and my son's 21st birthday together. My son attends college in Myrtle Beach and would not be able …

I Did Not See That Coming

A long time ago in a far away galaxy lived a young teenage girl who was pretty sure she knew the narrative of her life. She was going to attend college and become a teacher. Maybe get married around 30, if she had completed all the levels of education she desired, or maybe just adopt …