more and microphones

by | Aug 31, 2009 | sisters

I was in Charlotte this weekend for the More conference I told you about last week. Or maybe it was two weeks ago. I can’t keep track, what with all these kids of mine going off to kindergarten. My sister and I did one of the breakout sessions where we talked...

adjustments

by | Aug 26, 2009 | family

Two days down, twelve years to go. And then it’s time for college. We are still adjusting to our new routine, new friends and other general newness. Our days have been full and mostly happy. So far, I’m the only one who has cried. Stay tuned.

an appropriate reading

by | Aug 24, 2009 | family

“Entrust your loved ones to Me; release them into My protective care. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands…When you release loved ones to Me, you are free to cling to My hand. As you entrust others into My care, I am free to shower...

big school days

by | Aug 22, 2009 | family, motherhood

photo by Alexa’s Photography I know these links are a bit indulgent of me, but the letting go days have begun. It’s time to send my oldest girls off to Big School, so there is little else on my mind this weekend. I may have to post about it some more next...

a beautiful life

by | Aug 21, 2009 | family

Usually I’m the one who designs the rooms, places the furniture and feeds the babies around here. But sometimes, they do it. It is a beautiful life to have them here every day. To know where they are and what they are doing. To nearly step on tiny bear babies...