a walk at the end of the year

by | Dec 30, 2010 | breathe

It was a day of quiet, a party tailor made for introverts, our own idea of best-day-ever. The kids were with my parents, and so I had hours all to myself. I forget how much I need it, the time. The quiet. The space. I don’t know how it is with you, but with me...

love for life in grace

by | Dec 28, 2010 | faith, friendship

I just can’t stop thinking about Edie. As most of you may know by now, her family lost their home to a fire last week just before Christmas. They are all safe, even the dog. But their house and everything in it is gone. My sister posted a beautiful tribute to...

a thrill of hope

by | Dec 24, 2010 | (in)courage, faith

Merry Christmas to you! No matter your unique situation this Christmas, whether you are far from home or cozy in your living room; whether you are missing one who should be with you, or holding your family close; may you know the beauty of salvation on this blessed...

rosie & finn

by | Dec 23, 2010 | family

I hate to have to do this, but I’m writing another dog post. I don’t know what’s next after this. Will I set a place for Finn at the table? Let him lick me on the mouth? Who can say. Well, I can. I can say. I will not set a place for him at the...

the most unwelcome guest at Christmas

by | Dec 20, 2010 | imperfection, sisters

It was like a mini-post traumatic stress reaction. I hadn’t really been too nervous about his surgery. While I waited for the doctor to report to us in the waiting room, I worked on a photo calendar for my in-laws. When the doctor said all was well, we went up...