I have a friend whose superpower is teaching, and it’s been fun to spend time in her classroom over the last couple of years. With all there is to teach, standards to meet, and testing to prepare for, she and another 5th grade teacher make it a point each week to also teach their kids some… Continue reading A Hope Filled High
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“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Birthdays were always kind of a big deal at our house. When the boys were growing up, more often than not we were in a new place, and so they were great opportunities to invite new neighbors and classmates, meet parents and make new friends. And besides, birthdays were just fun! I loved the boys’… Continue reading “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Father’s Day Reflections
It’s Father’s Day, and it's a day I haven’t reflected on for a really long time. Really reflected, I mean. Deeper than the childhood memories that surface of those fun and silly gifts we'd give, year after year. Things dad must just love, right? Like soap on a rope! Or how about those ‘magic’ mugs… Continue reading Father’s Day Reflections
His Truest Truths
Dear friends, Today I have the privilege of sharing a story about my dear friend Lucille. You can read part of it below, and the rest on (in)courage, a daily devotional that's been a huge source of strength to me over the last few years. Though Lucille no longer physically holds my hand in hers,… Continue reading His Truest Truths
Take time to remember…
Sharing my husband's thoughtful, poignant words here today. Take time to remember… “I, _____ , having been appointed [an officer] in the [Armed Forces], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to… Continue reading Take time to remember…
what I find in the wanting
My husband wants a Christmas tree. More than that, he wants the sparkling lights and shiny decorations, the Season’s songs and silver bells. He wants to open doors upon festive faces, find baking ready for sampling, and seal up envelopes with love and good wishes. He wants all of this, the planning and anticipation as… Continue reading what I find in the wanting
dark enough
My heart is so heavy today. The ache so deep and personal, yet the need to share it and hope that would somehow disperse it so inextricably linked. I’m hollowed out, and yet overflowing with grief. It makes no sense. These are the days when the heaving sobs come and they puddle me up on… Continue reading dark enough
Stepping into the Starting
Yesterday was tough. I spent time with two dear friends, back to back, both struggling in very different ways. My heart hurts so much for them. Their pain encircles my own, and I ache for where they are, where they’ve been, and what remains to go through. Their journeys are long and hard, brand-new and… Continue reading Stepping into the Starting
