I like to start out most entries with a funny little anecdote, usually about my children. They make me laugh with their ridiculousness and I like to bring a smile to anyone reading by sharing. But if I’m being really honest right now, I don’t feel much like laughing these days. I’m more stressed than…… Continue reading When you are discouraged with who you are
“I’m so glad you made it!” “Come in, can I get you something?” “I’m so happy to see you!” These are all things I say frequently when someone comes to my house for a party or even just to hang out for a little while. The words come easily and are genuine—I truly love making…… Continue reading Hospitality when hard
I love knowing things ahead of time because I love to plan. I’m okay with nice surprises now and again, but mostly I just want to sort everything out and come up with the most efficient and amazing plan possible. If we are driving somewhere together and you are directing me, I don’t want to…… Continue reading One little step at a time…
With the Mega Millions lottery jackpot being so high this week I overheard many conversations on how people would spend the money if they won. I even entertained a few grandiose daydreams myself! I noticed that most peoples’ hypothetical plans for their winnings involved doing really nice things for other people. And let’s be honest,…… Continue reading Meeting Needs
“Mommy, she said “Amazon”!” he excitedly told me. The three year old was watching JustinTime—a little kid show that explores other countries and cultures. However, I realized that he was excited to recognize the word “Amazon” as the company who delivers a bunch of packages to our home—NOT the lush rainforest with a variety of…… Continue reading A quick reminder about the big picture
Once upon a time, a young girl sat on her parents’ bed as her mother paid her in m&m’s for smiling at people that day. Not speaking to anyone; that was too advanced. Instead, the girl was given m&m’s for making a conscious effort to smile at strangers while running errands. It’s probably obvious, but…… Continue reading A fruit craving
“Mom, mom” he said in a hushed voice as I stood by the bathroom telling the three year old to get off the toilet. “Go to sleep…” I replied in a bored voice. “Mom, mom, come here.” The almost eight year old repeated. I half-heartedly walked a couple of steps closer to him and said…… Continue reading Listening for the gentle whisper
“But plums are not dessert, they are a snack.” The three year old argued after I told him he couldn’t have one. “But you didn’t eat enough supper” I replied. In fact, he had generously given me half of his supper after he decided he was done eating. Such a nice boy to share his…… Continue reading Theology in Parenting: Justification
“I’d like a loaf of Chelsea’s bread please.” Immediately I realized my mistake as the employee behind the counter smiled at me. It’s French bread, not Chelsea’s bread. The deli is called Chelsea’s—the lady knows that. Why can’t I talk properly? My face flushed as I stumbled over my words—completely mortified by the simple mistake.…… Continue reading Remember Chelsea’s Deli?
Around 7 years ago I was doing some work in my parents’ backyard—weeding or something—when I had a vision for the future. I wasn’t sucked into a trance and shown a mind movie or anything, it was more a vague whisper of a calling. I suddenly knew that one of my life’s biggest callings was…… Continue reading A Vague Vision
Lucy with the Broken Sword 