I guess there is something about Easter that just calls for the ubiquitous family photo… We do it every year. After something like 30 shots, this was the best we could muster! After an 8am service outside, we headed to my parents for the day. We missed having my sister and her family here. We […]
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A Forest Walk
Through a cacti forest that is… The desert lured us out. It is in full bloom – greener, with tiny splashes of color. We ran, poked the dirt, inspected scat, played in dry washes and admired God’s creation. Greta managed to sleep through it all securely snuggled up to me. This was a particularly windy day. […]
Looking towards Calvary and the Empty Tomb…
Easter is a little more than a week away. Are you looking for some inspiration as you prepare your heart and the heart of your children over the next week as we remember the events leading up to Calvary and then the glory of seeing God’s redemption plan unfold in the Resurrection? Taking some time […]
Has it really been that long?
Has it really been 6 months? It never ceases to amaze me how new family members slip in and effortlessly create a new normal. Life without them cannot be fathomed. For all the challenges we had with her food sensitivities and colic, we wouldn’t have traded the last 6 months with our precious little girl […]
Call It Courage – in watercolor
Breathlessly, in his adorable husky voice, this 4 year old son of mine whispers that I should have named him Mafatu. Mafatu – the boy who was afraid. Mafatu – now the killer of shark with nothing but his handmade knife. Mafatu – the boy who encountered adventure while courageously facing his fears. This book […]
Planning for the Unplanned
Delighting in the adventures of the day. Recognizing their value and promise. Yes, there are days I feel overwhelmed, under prepared and ill-equipped. But I serve a God who is all-powerful, all-knowing and never gives us more than we can handle. Learning happens all the time. Education is an atmosphere. Training opportunities are at every […]