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 […]
Rooted in Competition
Nothing like some good ‘ol competition… We celebrated the first day of spring by spending most of it outdoors! Rain over the weekend loosened up our rock-like dirt and provided an opportunity to tackle the forest of weeds in the backyard. Armed with rulers, eager hands went a-plucking in search of the longest roots! Along […]
anticipating adventures…
Adventure is here. My baby sister is just weeks away from meeting her first baby face-to-face. And so we celebrate. We celebrate this new little life. We celebrate the beginning of motherhood. We celebrate the growing of a family. Our nursery theme when we were babies centered around Winnie the Pooh. My sister and her […]