Mulberry Blessing
It usually starts Monday mornings. The ensuing exhaustion of the weekend combines with the neglected mental and physical household tasks and roils into one huge tsunami wave. I am hardly awake when it hits and soon gasping for emotional air as I try to keep my head...
Mothers Day
Tomorrow. It will be an emotional day no doubt. For some full of joy. Maybe their first with arms full of babe and hearts overwhelmed by wonder. Sadness will mark the day for others. Disappointment. Barren wombs. Tiny coffins. Estranged...
Still
Busy buries belief That I have something to offer More lasting than my “to do” list But I DO I know I do My heart beats with words All a jumble Just waiting For the soul silence The still in which to speak Quiet True Full Slow down! Chew Life tastes...
Reaching
When he raises those big hands in the air. Straight up. Reaching. I feel as if all in the world has gone right. Will go right. As long as he’s reaching. He had big hands even when he was little. I remember how he would put them on my face, one softly on each...
Just Enough
I am easily overwhelmed. Not a good trait for a homeschooling mother of five intense boys, one adventurous girl and the wife of Superman, as my husband is affectionately called by our kids and who lives like it’s true. Handling my own thoughts, weaknesses,...WELCOME, FRIEND
I’m glad you’re here. Join me for life’s imperfect moments and share how we embrace the perfection of God through his grace.