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30 Days of Thankfulness, Day # 26 Just Before Dawn

26 Nov

These dark, early mornings are so holy. The just before dawn moments hang ever so gently. Squash is baking in the oven. Coffee; hot and steaming in my cup. I will head to the Ancient Word soon.  These past few days have been so hard. Uncertainty looms. Unknowns are more than knowns. A direction not clear.  We pray and ponder. We hold on to hope.  Hope that God is working and moving in ways we just can not see. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. We step forward and do the next thing. Longing to know, yet not ... View Post

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Happy Birthday! And Just Like That, She’s 16!

24 Dec

Happy Birthday, dancer girl!!!And just like that, she's 16. I am not sure where the time went or how we got here. But here we are. Our beautiful Christmas baby. Born when things were different. When death and cancer had not knocked on our door. A time when I spent waiting.  Breathing in deep promises of what was to come.  Moments of sitting and pondering. Heavy with child. The holiness of the season. Anticipation. Reflection. I resonated with these words Mary proclaimed. Luke 1:46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, What ... View Post

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A Snow Day, Day #17 of Thankfulness

17 Nov
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A snow day.  There was nothing spectacular about the day. It was truly busy. Cleaning.  Laundry. Errands. A snow day for the kids.  I had a long list of things to accomplish. They canceled school. I love having my kids home. My list would have to wait. A frittata and bagels on the menu. Hot coffee and fellowship around the farmhouse table. It was late when we left to work on errands. They went quickly. We stopped for coffee. Still using a gift from a friend. We arrived home. The kids were wound up! They're teenagers! They should know better. Christmas music on the ... View Post

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30 Days of Thankfulness, He’s Leaving too, Day #29

29 Nov

I watch him as he drives. He leaves in 5 days. He is heading where his brother was supposed to go. I breathe in deeply. I can't stop the tears from coming; even if I tried. Sometimes I'm so tired of trying not to cry. It takes so much energy to breathe slowly, open my eyes wide and keep the tears from flowing. You see our second born son enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He leaves for Parris Island on Sunday morning. I struggle to make sense of this. One son is gone. He resides in heaven. His recruiting officer said, "He had a higher calling. " Even now I feel the pit ... View Post

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Spring Will Find A Way

4 Apr

  My weary soul finds solace. Work. Each day. Digging to find. The love that Christ freely gave. Purposing. To find. The hope. The joy. The storms rage. Each step fraught with trials. Yet my soul. My soul rejoices.  I breathe in the deep comfort of a loving Savior. I let the spirit wash over. The landscape crisp and white. The sun shimmers in the crystal wonderland. The brilliance of a snowstorm delights. The rolling hills of this farm flow like a blanket. I will never tire of this view. When the ache is raw. When life falls apart all around you. Grab hold of ... View Post

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This Moment Counts

21 Mar

The sun streams in through the windows. Warmth. It's been so cold. The wind; relentless. Sunshine, scarce. I chase the sun through the rooms, as the afternoon gives way to evening. Even the evening is being chased. Days growing longer. This time of year is always a battle. A fight to enjoy each moment. Darkness; permeating all. Cold seeping through each crack and crevice in this old farmhouse. Lately, I can't seem to get warm. I cook and bake. I layer clothes. Still. I struggle. To get warm. This day. The sun shines. A glorious respite from the dark. Do not be ... View Post

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