December 23, 2020
December 16, 2020
The Perfect Imperfect Nativity
A repost with a few changes because it deserves to be reposted. Growing up in a minister’s family was a good experience for me. I have heard many bemoan the fact that they were preacher’s kids but not me. I loved it. I loved the Continue reading →
December 14, 2020
Advent Brings Joy
Joy. Joy is all around us. We only have to open our eyes and observe. Joy is FaceTiming with our new grandson, Theo, as he sleeps on Micah’s chest. Joy is seeing the lights shine on our deck Christmas tree. Joy is a group of Continue reading →
December 11, 2020
Christmas Past
I am feeling nostalgic today and perhaps it is the upcoming holiday season that is prompting that feeling. Whatever it is I had a little trip down memory lane as I found some pictures that made me smile. Growing up we always seemed to have Continue reading →
December 4, 2020
A Tree on the Deck
I was really excited to decorate for Christmas this year. I haven’t really decorated much the past few years as we have been elsewhere for Christmas. But not this year. This year I am going all out with the outside lights, the inside decorations and Continue reading →
December 2, 2020
Advent Calendars for All
Growing up we always had some kind of Advent calendar. There is just something about the magic of opening a little door to reveal the surprise that is tucked away hidden from little eyes. Today it seems like there are all kinds of Advent calendars Continue reading →
November 25, 2020
We Gather Apart
The theme of 2020 is definitely a theme of not gathering together. It is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This year instead of going to a beach someplace and renting a house to share with our sons and their wives for Thanksgiving we are staying home. Erin Continue reading →
September 7, 2020
May 8, 2020
Mother’s Day : Covid – 19 Style
Just as my 60th birthday was celebrated during a pandemic so will Mother’s Day 2020. I am trying to not take it personally . In the big scheme of things it isn’t that big of a deal for me but I hate that I still Continue reading →
December 25, 2019
