What We Most Want
Finally, at 6:00 AM, we agree to open presents. This is only after the 2:00 AM squeal alert that presents had arrived under the tree.
December 25, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Light in the Darkness
In the hustle and bustle of this Christmas Eve day, I pause to think about my electric candles set in every window of our home.
December 24, 2010
A Christmas Gift to Yourself
I’m sitting around a table with other couples, all in their 30’s and 40’s. As we talk about the different activities we’re encouraging our children
December 23, 2010
Christmas Disorder (This Place is a Disaster!)
Gingerbread Disaster I’m decorating gingerbread cookies with my 5 year old and her little friend. A blanket of frosting and sprinkles covers the counter tops,
December 22, 2010
So I Will
Today, I had the privilege of writing a guest blog post for The Seed Company, an organization founded by Wycliffe Bible Translators to accelerate Bible
December 21, 2010
How You Know You’re Getting Better
Do you remember the story of my one-eyed cat, Jack? We rescued this wounded kitty and brought him into our home. He couldn’t even purr,
December 20, 2010
But We Didn’t
Last night, our doorbell rings at 10:00 PM. On our front porch, a woman in a gray sweater, sweat pants, and flip flops stands shivering.
December 19, 2010
Christmas Estuary
Estuary Mouth Yesterday, I read a book that mentions the word estuary. An estuary is the part of a river that nears the sea. In
December 18, 2010
Somebody Needs This
Last week–during my horrible cold– my neighbors express their concern for me in. . . soup. First came the hearty meatball soup with spinach and
December 17, 2010
Why Are They Doing This?
Just as I tuck my daughters in bed last night, the doorbell rings. My husband opens the door, and a gust of icy air enters.
December 16, 2010