My birthday always coincides with the time most people spend reflecting on the previous year, so I get away with only reflecting once. đ This year has been one of … Continue reading This is Thirty-Eight
Category: Thankfulness
Sweet Relief
This spreadsheet has been part of my daily life for over four years. I meticulously gathered contact info for all 253 elected officials, kept track of committees, when I contacted … Continue reading Sweet Relief
Book Review: â52 Weeks of Gratitudeâ and âWhatever is Lovelyâ
It can be difficult these days to be intentional about reflecting on my life and encouraging others. Often when I sit down to think (in the rare moments of silence) … Continue reading Book Review: â52 Weeks of Gratitudeâ and âWhatever is Lovelyâ
Life and Death
Last week I joked with some friends about how odd it was that my âassignedâ Bible readings for several days in a row dealt with the brevity of life, the … Continue reading Life and Death
Joyful Sadness (Ezra 3:10-13)
âWhen the builders completed the foundation of the Lordâs Temple, the priests put on their robes and took their places to blow their trumpets. And the Levites, descendants of Asaph, … Continue reading Joyful Sadness (Ezra 3:10-13)
Building and Rebuilding
My children love to build with blocks and Legos. They have become quite good at stacking them higher and higher and are always so proud of their creations. However, when … Continue reading Building and Rebuilding
Strength & Scars
Today Caleb broke the handle off of my favorite coffee mug. This mug was given to me while Tori was sick and I love that it has both giraffes and … Continue reading Strength & Scars
Day One after Ninety-Eight
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
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
Day 75
Today marks seventy-five days since Brennan last went to work. As of now, he’s expecting to return to work at the end of June, which means that we will likely … Continue reading Day 75
