Today was the first time in ninety-eight days that I was by myself with the boys all day long. Brennan returned to work on Friday but my parents were still … Continue reading Day One after Ninety-Eight
Category: Blessings
Eighty-Two Days
Our family has now been home for eighty-two days. I remember when it was going to be thirty days and that seemed so long. We’ve been living under the assumption … Continue reading Eighty-Two Days
The Halfway Point
Unless things are extended, today marks the halfway point for Brennan’s time off. Today is day thirty-nine. And we are only halfway. At this point it’s becoming more challenging to … Continue reading The Halfway Point
Embracing the Togetherness
I can’t help but reflect and be amazed at how the Lord prepared our family, mostly through our church, to be home for a month. Over the course of the … Continue reading Embracing the Togetherness
There’s Always Good (and God) to Be Found
“Through all of this chaos You are writing a symphony.” – Switch We’re living in a strange time right now. As of midnight, all non-essential businesses in Pennsylvania – including … Continue reading There’s Always Good (and God) to Be Found
Expectations and Reality
I wrote these words exactly one month ago and I’ve been pondering them, again, over the past three days as we adjust to our new reality: I’ve been struggling lately … Continue reading Expectations and Reality
I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
We all have preconceived notions and expectations about what our lives will look like. For me, I always assumed that I’d marry fairly young and have a family (like generations … Continue reading I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
Gratitude Requires Effort
This is the transcript from a devotional I led today at MOTS at LCBC. Lately I’ve been studying the importance of remembering as I prepare to write again. I’m not … Continue reading Gratitude Requires Effort
Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
I had a realization this week that surprised me, so I’m sure it will surprise you. I don’t mind when times are tough. Note that I didn’t say I like … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
Limits Bring Freedom
If you’re like me, you don’t like being told what you can and cannot do. I think it’s something with which we all struggle and it’s likely because we are … Continue reading Limits Bring Freedom
