Jan 26, 2011 | Faith
Shhhhh…… What do you hear when you close your eyes and listen? Dishwasher running Washing machine signaling “I am finished” Pages turning in the kitchen as a book is being read by Robert The springs of the swing bouncing as Marbles, our cat,...
Jan 25, 2011 | Faith
As I poured a cup of coffee this morning, I thought I’d take my Ipod and see if any of my friends or family had played in our on-going Scrabble games. As I sat down to look, I must have bumped the screen somehow. When I looked at the screen, I was so surprised...
Jan 25, 2011 | Faith
It’s been over a month now since I’ve driven a car. My December 22nd surgery has been followed by some setbacks and the recovery has turned into quite an ordeal. Clean pajamas are the wardrobe choice for each new morning. Purpose has become mangled with...
Jan 24, 2011 | Faith
After my surgery, I spent several days in bed. Light doesn’t pass through our bedroom window very easily, so mom made the most of what I had hanging on my wall to gently lift my curtain…… An old part of Grandpa’s plow. For years this tool broke...
Jan 21, 2011 | Faith
He arrived at our house at midnight last night. Hands and teeth aching from a stressful drive on treacherous roads. But he was smiling. Tim met him in the driveway and asked, “Was it worth it?” With a grin, he replied, “YES!” His car is having...
Jan 20, 2011 | Faith
What is it about the word “awakening” that makes me feel excited and hopeful? I love the word. It sings of hope and an awareness of something not yet known. Last night after youth group, Olivia shared with me about the lesson they had studied. She told me...
Jan 19, 2011 | Faith
I’ve decided that somehow God has paced my reading of this book to match the journey of my life. I hope that because of the sporadic nature of this book study you have been able to gain insight at the appropriate times in your life as well. Today we will look...
Jan 18, 2011 | Faith
Snow days ended today…….. The days of table games and sleeping in were traded for an early morning of lunch packing and supply gathering……………and saying bye to Todd and Olivia as they darted out the door. For me a few peaceful...
Jan 17, 2011 | Faith
Saturday night, Olivia came to our bed in the wee hours of the morning crying. When I asked what was wrong, she said she couldn’t stop thinking about Nick and Jim (he was a precious elderly man from our church who passed away two weeks ago). I held her for a...
Jan 17, 2011 | Faith
Folded gloves…… “Twisted” ankles and white aprons……. All kinds of faces…….. Birthday cake with mysterious foreshadowing……… Serious script reading……. Lots of finger pointing and...