A few days ago I had the privilege of speaking with a most delightful fellow on the phone. My little nephew, who just turned four, woke up from his nap and came in the room where my brother was on the phone with me. The miles divide, but the heart does not. Thankfully so. When… Continue reading That’s Hilarious…..and Important
Tag: Finding Joy
Running for Love
From rising before the crack of dawn to walking with Miss Sophie this evening, from the icy chill of early morning to the warmth of the afternoon sun, today has brought a plethora of images of new life and sweet life. But the sweetest image I can only picture in my… Continue reading Running for Love
love, lightning bugs, laughter, and light
Tonight I am thankful for the freedom to sit back and enjoy time with family watching littles chasing lightning bugs--nature's fireworks show, and seeing how they catch them, rushing over to show me with gentle amazement, and then, just as gently, they let them go their sweet faces reflecting the goodbye flicker of light from the… Continue reading love, lightning bugs, laughter, and light
An Afternoon with Mama
This afternoon as I was out looking for one of my least favorite articles of clothing to shop for, I thought about my Mama. She ruined me (no, okay, she "ruint" me) over the years. I rarely had to go with her to the store. She'd pick things up on sale (on clearance and WITH a… Continue reading An Afternoon with Mama
Lessons in Legos
Today we went to what my littles call "Lego Building School." It is put on by the local franchise of Bricks4Kidz, and my crew all love it. It is a combination of free play building with all sorts of Legos and a mini-class, where they learn about something and then build a model according to the… Continue reading Lessons in Legos
I Might Need A Nap 