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Shaken in the Sifter

The day started out so well and then I left my bed. Have you ever had one of the days when everything was just a little off and a little irritating? It began with not having half & half for my morning coffee then moved onto a rude telemarketer.  The afternoon schedule was held up by a long line at … Continue reading →

Filling Up the House and Loving It

A jumble of baking, cleaning and preparing are happening in this household.  Family and friends are coming over tomorrow for a full day of feasting on that all-American meal of turkey, stuffing, yams, potatoes and cranberries. I love Thanksgiving.  The aromas filling the house make for warm memories of past family and friend gatherings. In … Continue reading →

Inside the Packaging

My head was pounding in sync with the foot stomps from the upstairs bedroom. I grabbed the newly purchased ibuprofen bottle; trusting relief would come soon. The box was a generous 3 inches in height, with the bottle inside standing tall at an easy 2 1/2 inches.  I ripped off the plastic wrapper, popped the … Continue reading →

Fireflies and Stars Above

For the month of July, I am hosting the One Thousand Gifts DVD Bible Study with Ann Voskamp at our church. We’re having fun, crying some good tears and learning to slow down in the midst of life’s chaos. As all good leaders know, preparation is huge if you’re going to do anything well. So … Continue reading →

Filling up on Cocoa Krispies

“Mom…I’m hungry!…I’m starving!!!” In our society, we do not know true hunger. We sometimes skip breakfast and by noon our tummies roar. And in our understanding, in our own words: “We are hungry…we are starving!” Yet a quick drive-thru or jaunt to the kitchen curves those hunger pains and we find ourselves satisfied for a few … Continue reading →

Waiting…a little longer

Today the Light is gone from our Easter Garden.  The tomb is closed and a sadness fills my heart.  I walk past the darkened earth that just yesterday was full of light.   I wait….wait for Sunday.  But what about those on the first Good Friday who didn’t know Sunday was coming…who didn’t know Resurrection was … Continue reading →

Eeewww…boy germs!!!

Remember those days of early teen years when the thought of holding hands sent panic through the nervous system. Well, this scenario played out last Sunday evening. {I use this story with permission from daughter involved 🙂 hee hee} Through a series of events, my daughter ended up sitting in the same row as another … Continue reading →