Many pieces create a Whole picture
{I wrote this post in an entirely different voice a few days ago. I shared my ‘list’ of reasons and rationale. I gave credit to some beautiful women in my life. I was much more…literal. But now and then my Writing Voice shows Herself. And I love her. So I went for that voice instead. … Read more
When the dust unsettles
Saturday mornings are enjoyable for all in our family. The boys receive ‘game show day’, J connects with sons and friends, and I leave the house to study. This past Saturday was much the same, except for one thing: upon returning home I discovered that my {ambitious, spontaneous, challenging} husband had torn out our little … Read more
Repentance and Rocks
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself – and be lenient to everybody else.” – H.W.B. Ward Beecher Browsing various pages online (ie. ignoring my tasks at hand!) led me to the above quote. I’ve read it … Read more
While skiing this afternoon, I reflected more on my newest ‘one word’ (“Rise”). It stood out to me how ‘Rise’ is usually presented in the positive. We do not rise away, instead we rise towards or within. At times, we may be called to rise against, but again, that is still moving forward, in the … Read more
View from the stinky, sketchy, beautiful, garage
Last Thursday was full, productive, disappointing, and fun. I used the morning completing an autumn goal (I wrote my Anatomy Final. No grade yet.), spent the afternoon in the city (not getting the tattoo I had booked), and shared a slow evening with the family as I kicked-off my own, unofficial, little holiday. That night, … Read more
Guest Post at Our Journey Home (a part 3 of sorts to this like and love thoughts….)
“Certain marital and scriptural terms and beliefs are difficult to understand, easy to resent, and [nearly] impossible to apply. One of those words is submission….” Please join me for Family Friday over at Melanie’s space at Our Journey Home. – Full text now posted here: Prelude Certain marital and scriptural terms and beliefs are difficult to understand, … Read more
Guest Post over at Becoming Kindred (Pt2)
“As a young woman, I remember day dreaming about the bliss of married life. My friend and I gushed how we simply could not wait to “joyfully submit” to our chosen mates. We pictured how we would come alongside as ‘helpmates’: quietly and dutifully supporting these might men in prayer, and cheerfully creating home and … Read more
Guest Post at Becoming Kindred
“He was next to me; near enough to tap his foot with my own, but far enough that I could stare at him through my hair without him feeling it….” Read the rest of this post, and join me this weekend, over at Becoming Kindred Happy Saturday! – Now with full text here: He was … Read more
Guest Post Away: Marriage Apart
Today I have the privilege of sharing life with Marissa of ThisMama. Marissa and I have walked together through a decade of life; depth to peak; and I was so blessed to be invited to her space for the day. Sneak peak: “When he drove away for that first rotation, I had no idea what … Read more
Baby-Moonin’
I have been Baby-Mooning over here. (think, honeymoon with emphasis on the Babe instead of the Honey). It has been wonderful. J arrived home two days before Balian was born (an unexpected and, in the end, providential, schedule change on the rigs). We had two days to catch up, rest, and prepare. On the night … Read more
