Over oatmeal, a chocolate turnover, a breakfast sandwich, and, of course, cups of coffee yesterday morning, a dear friend and I discussed a plethora of emotions - specifically those that many would deem wasted. Yearning for a baby. Hoping again and again for conception. Again and again tasting disappointment. Yearning for a husband. Hoping again... Continue Reading →
But have not love
Breakfast in bed. Cereal with blueberries. Scrambled egg. Espresso. Facebook perusing. Bible open. Husband at flag football. Good Morning, World! This is how I like to greet a Saturday (except perhaps for the part about my husband being gone at football). I have grandiose plans for the day...exercise, cooking, grading, curriculum work, celebrating with friends... Continue Reading →
Finally Back . . . Maybe
It has been days and days since I have written. To be honest, it has been days and days since life has felt normal. I'm currently sitting on my own couch, but in a room unfamiliar to me, in a house unfamiliar to me, with sounds unfamiliar to me. Last week, we made the move... Continue Reading →
Blueberries and frothed milk
What better way to start off a morning than with a plate decorated with blueberries and a steaming cup of decaf raspberry black tea topped with frothed almond milk? I'm not sure. Perhaps, by reading a friend's blog and rejoicing with her in the exciting new adventure that God is leading her on through her... Continue Reading →
Between Denver and Dakar, Day 7
Dear David, I dropped two pennies in an Italian wishing well today, arched my neck in laughter, and then prayed for miracles. Surrounded by "Make a Wish" messages at Disney, I've been making several. Praying for the safety and health of your team in Africa. Praying for purpose in the face of your students' exhaustion.... Continue Reading →
Dreams on a Friday Morning
Father God . . . Daddy, You are my All in All. You are my Comforter, the One who loves me with an everlasting love. Yesterday morning our middle school staff began a long day of in-service with teacher-led devotions. To conclude our time of Bible study, the teacher in charge directed us to begin speaking out... Continue Reading →
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