I pulled his storybook Bible onto my lap, the spine nearly falling apart. Each page worn and tired, but not giving out on drawing him in night after night. He pulled the book towards himself, “Can I choose the story?” “Sure.” He began thumbing through the crinkled pages. “I bet you know which one.” “Jericho,” […]
There is an irony in today’s post and title. I began writing this post last week. A post takes me about 30 minutes to write. But I simply don’t have 30 minutes right now. So I pecked away at words here and there, piecing together fragmented thoughts. I hit save thinking I’d come back to […]
My life looks drastically different right now. My days are fuller than ever, yet not busy and frantic. If that makes any sense. I’m adjusting to a whole new way of life- that of homeschooling. I have half-written blogs posts queued up in my head. I only need some space and time to write them […]
Sometimes you plan and plan, prepare and prepare, and you still aren’t ready for what comes. You even devise a plan against what you fear. Yet when the Lord has work to do in your heart, no plans and preparations will prevent from happening what needs to happen. I’m scared of homeschooling. Terrified. It’s the […]
To listen to an audio recording of this post, click here. “Mom, you have to pause right now. You have to come outside and see God’s beautiful world. There is a yellow and black butterfly flying back and forth between the trees. And everything is just. so. beautiful.” I swiveled my cracked leather chair away […]
To listen to the audio recording of this post, click here. I admit, I chose this title to get you to open the post. Now that we’ve established that, I’ll explain. I am queen of systems. I love a fresh new way of doing things. Since my boys were little we have tried all kinds […]
I sat in the corner of the waiting room where Andrew attends Interactive Metronome therapy twice a week. Jacob stood at the door leading from the waiting room to the hallway. “Oh my gosh, Mom, come here! Andrew is out in the hallway.” The laugh in Jacob’s eyes told me I didn’t want to miss […]
