Last year, I shared my "word" for the year, which was Presence. I really wanted to focus more on being in the Presence of my Savior, as well as being totally in the presence of my children and friends. I always have so much on the go, I felt very scattered. I learned a lot … Continue reading Seeking Joy in a Sad, Dark Place
A Letter to Myself
When putting away the Christmas clutter decorations, I wrote a letter to pack along with them and open next December. I know it will be new again, and I won't remember writing it, because I wrote a grocery list last week and I didn't remember anything on that by the time I get to the … Continue reading A Letter to Myself
The Local Lie
Is it better to give locally than globally? Here. There. Here- access to free education, and enforced. There- in many cases, girls cannot go to school when they begin menstruation. Also, most schools are too far for children to walk to, they can't afford them, they can't afford the needed school supplies and often children … Continue reading The Local Lie
You Don’t Have to be Thankful
*Disclaimer: If you are high on life and thankful for everything from the newspaper boy to the cutlery in your kitchen, then this post isn't for you.* I'll never forget my first thanksgiving as a newly married wife. We had just moved to the Far North (make fun if you want, but it is nearly … Continue reading You Don’t Have to be Thankful
Love heals.
Well, it's been two weeks and two days since we lost our baby. I can't believe the outpouring of love and support that I've felt from friends, far and wide. I also can't believe how many people have been touched by the loss of a miscarriage. One in four pregnancies end this way. I even … Continue reading Love heals.
Life hurts.
It just does. As surely as there's life, there's death. They go hand in hand. I knew I was expecting three days before my period was even due. When you do natural family planning, you kinda know. It was so crazy: I ovulated twice in one month which completely came as a surprise. We were ready … Continue reading Life hurts.
STEP RIGHT UP! It’s time for the circus!
Last year, on our first day of home educating, in first grade, our first child, it was HORRIBLE. It did not go well. I don't remember exactly why, but I remember thinking, they are going to hate school, learning, and it will all be my fault!Cue the circus. After our work was done, I found … Continue reading STEP RIGHT UP! It’s time for the circus!
He Knew
A little while ago, I had a great concern for my hair. Notably, it stopped growing completely and I would even say that it had shrunk in length. I could barely get a brush through it, and it felt like wire. My diet is fine (from what I've researched), I take vitamins, and I was … Continue reading He Knew
World Cup Day!
We recently decided to start providing childcare, and that has made me much more intentional of celebrations, activities, and events that I might normally not do. Also, I know how hard it is for kids to adapt to a new schedule and environment, so I wanted to have a fun party to look forward to. … Continue reading World Cup Day!
Conflict: God-Style
Sunday, my mind was BLOWN. I saw a fight. There were two sides to the story, heightened emotions, children involved: the whole nine yards. It was beautiful. It was epic. I've never seen anything like it. See, I'm tired of being involved in drama. Who isn't? We all say it, we all post it, … Continue reading Conflict: God-Style
