I think I’m schizophrenic. (No offense meant to those who truly are.) You see, there are two Me’s. There’s the Me I am. And there’s the Me I want to be. The Me I am: short tempered, impatient, flustered, clumsy, average intelligence, not very creative… well, you get the picture. Then there’s the Me I want to be. I dream… Read More »Where is the Me I want to Be?
This Friday, a sweet young couple we know is getting married. Yesterday they were baptized together. They were each baptized before, but wanted to be baptized as adults to show their commitment to each other and to God as they begin their lives together. What a beautiful illustration of love. I can’t tell you how blessed us “old married folks”… Read More »Dancing in the Minefields
Yesterday’s discussion at home was interesting. Here’s the question: Can you back up all your decisions with scripture? The topic came up because the author of a blog I read posted the statement that “I think it is wrong for Christians in America to have their children in government controlled schools”. I’ll let you read the most recent post, the… Read More »Theological Thinking
Being a Home Maker is by far the hardest job I’ve ever had. Even when I was working 16 hour days, living on double cappuccino’s with a shot of vanilla because I couldn’t get sleep, my job was easier than it is now. But my “job” now is absolutely, by far, the most fulfilling one I’ve ever had. What I… Read More »We Are Home Makers
I know my husband. One of the things I know about him is that he doesn’t say much. I’ll ramble on about almost anything, talk thoughts out as they pop into my head, express my oh-so-many opinions at any time. Not my husband. He talks, but he’s more careful about what he says. So I know when he says something… Read More »He said what?
I read this some time ago on Elisabeth Elliot’s newsletter. It’s such a help. When it seems like there is too many things and not enough time. When I’m tempted to worry about the future. When I wonder what God’s will is. When I don’t feel like doing anything at all. As far as I know, the author is unknown.… Read More »Do The Next Thing
There’s a new man in my life. (No, we didn’t get another dog.) He’s pretty interesting. He has gorgeous blue eyes. A smile that lights up his face. He loves my children. And my dog. (OK, maybe that’s pushing it a little.) And my chickens. (OK, that’s pushing it a lot.) He works full time, but he loves to build… Read More »There’s a New Man in My Life
Apologies again for my lack of posting. I think I need a new blog name. I’m not so sure that I like the fact that my name is the blog address, because even though I currently have the blog settings to make it not searchable by google, I’m getting hits from parts of the country where I don’t know anyone.… Read More »Writer’s block
It’s Christmas Eve, the day before the second most celebrated holiday for Christians. The stockings are hung, the tree is strung with lights and decorated, there are presents wrapped under the tree, whispers and secret comings and goings, closed doors and smiles of anticipation all around. Katie and I are finally baking Christmas cookies – yes, its late, but its… Read More »Christmas Eve