Tag: Christianity
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The Lost Wonder
I’ve had the joy and privilege of being with my two sisters in Tucson, Arizona for several days. They’re so gracious to take me to places I’ve never been, to see things that boggle my mind. Plus our time is filled with laughter and memories and deep discussions. We drove far to the southeast of…
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Unexpected Surprises
We’ve had a cold spell here in Florida–it got down to the high 70s. People delightedly wore long sleeves and sweaters for a brief moment. We so rarely get to wear cold-weather clothing. In Colorado, our dear grand Beck experienced his first snow of the season–a little different from our cold front. He’s exhilarated by…
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Good Cop; Bad Cop
When our kids were young, I used to tease my husband that we had fallen into unasked for roles–at least from my perspective. I was the bad cop to his good cop. He traveled quite a bit, and when he was gone, I was the one who had to hold down the fort. I was…
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All In For The Underdog
Kolly is new to being a big sister. She adores baby Thea, but with new family members come new boundaries. Mom and Dad aren’t as readily available even though they’re just as loving. Kolly isn’t strong enough to pick the baby up on her own, so to get close to her sister means she needs…
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Together–Wherever
I’ve had the privilege of raising six children; five girls, one boy. That combination inspired sibling rivalry–sharing isn’t a natural attitude for most kids. Fighting over toys, time, and personal treasures can be subtle or fractious, playful or powerful. I’ve been fortunate–my kids actually like each other and enjoy being together. That didn’t stop the…
Tip of My Iceberg 