Today’s post is a ramble about my small home here in the country…two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry room and back porch. We are fortunate to have spacious rooms, and the promise of someday being able to spread upstairs…
In our older home, the upstairs is closed off and only accessible via a door [...]
Archive for February, 2008
That’s the title of my post today at Writer…Interrupted. Here’s a hint, real life is full of real interruptions. The beauty of it is, they are very educational…for the most part!
Here’s another gem of a quote:
“Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience gained, as time [...]
Poem for Parents Who Have Lost a Child
Published by February 27th, 2008 in Christianity and Parenting. 20 CommentsBefore I was born, my parents lost a son. At six years of age, David was hit by a car, never to regain consciousness. As a child, I was fascinated by the many details…subsequently, all my life, I’ve known that life is precious. Children do die.
With my 7 year old daughter’s various health trials this [...]
There’s no place like inside on a day like today! I know, because I was just out there slogging through the mud and snow, doing chores…fighting the North wind and getting exfoliated by fresh snowflakes in the process!
It was looking good this morning, with temps in the 40’s, we hit the schoolbooks hard first thing, [...]
On Motherhood: Being Everything
Published by February 22nd, 2008 in Home Schooling and Parenting. 14 CommentsSickness is a good thing. For ten days now, I’ve been on an escalating ride, experiencing the various symptoms of the cold/flu virus. You know what I miss the most about being healthy? Everything!
My voice especially. I’m so grateful that this virus isn’t a terminal one. I never realized how dependent I am upon [...]
One night after supper the dryer buzzed as if on cue. Have you ever had one of those days? When every time you think relief is in sight, something necessary reminds you that the day is not yet done? Have you ever wondered if anyone cares or notices all the little things you’ve been doing to [...]
Take a Look at Weekend Kindness
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Family Ties and Weekend Kindness. 6 CommentsMInTheGap, most influential to my blogging beginnings, also runs the Weekend Kindness site. I encourage you all to check it out regularly, subscribe to it, etc. He’s recruited many great contributors and during the month of February the topic line-up has included: date ideas, special ways to show love to your spouse, showing love to [...]
It’s called MRSA, a drug-resistant strain of staph that is getting out of control in U.S. hospitals. Check this article out in it’s entirety for a sobering read, and then Google “MRSA stay out of hospitals” for more. This is precisely why I don’t want my daughter’s inch long sliver cut out of her foot [...]
Hope you all are having a special day with your families!
I’ve been offline for a couple of days, yes, the flu got me. I’m on the mend though, no fever today, so hopefully I’ll get back on track here soon!
My little girls have been awesome nurses and cooks, taking TLC of me and making sure [...]
When You are Cut, Do You Bleed the Bible?
Published by February 12th, 2008 in Christianity and Life. 10 CommentsWe’re finishing up our A Life Well Lived DVD Series (Tommy Nelson) and last week, Tommy shared a quote from Spurgeon, something similar to my title, I tried finding the exact quote, without success. But be sure to check out the link above for many thought-provoking quotes of C.H. Spurgeon’s.
The point Tommy Nelson made, was [...]
