He was standing outside our front gate when I opened the door to step out onto our porch. He looked lost. Forlorn. Incredibly sad. The lines on his face etched as deeply as the grooves on the bark of the tree he was staring at. His hand rested on the latch as he slowly turned … Continue reading To Stand Firm {& a Crossway Review}
From what I can remember of the story I was told all those years ago, they had been married for 25 years at the time. And he travelled across the ocean with her to the land of her birth and he bought the tea set for her that had caught her fancy. From what I … Continue reading To Remember and Know {Giveaway winner announced}
One week ago, I was preparing to drive out to a camp and speak five sessions at a women's retreat an hour away. As I drove, I couldn't help but marvel at the goodness of God.8 years, and one week ago today, I pulled up to our new home here in Yakima - Tony's younger … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Vol. 3 {Giveaway}
The snow started falling again in the quiet dark of the night. Elias, he kept racing to the window to give us updates, begging us to look at the lights in the field - one of us commenting that it looked like a flurry of bugs dancing in the glow. I couldn't help but think … Continue reading In the Snow
All week long I've been teasing you. Every time you do something, I remind you that it's only x-number of days left of doing that thing as a 12 year old. This morning, I came into your room and, as I woke you, I called out loudly, "Lyla!! Get up! It's your last morning being … Continue reading Dear Lyla,
Friday comes and quietly sneaks by, but still, favorites should be shared. My hope is that in sharing some of these, that your heart is drawn to beauty in the everyday things, and that you may find something here that turns your eyes back on to Jesus, for from whom all beauty comes. My subscription … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Vol. 2
The New Year counts in and life still moves forward...there is still laundry and dishes and meals to make. Zeruiah turns 6 and she explodes with joy...fireworks have nothing on this sweet girl. And time continues to move quickly, even when the days can feel long and never ending. I thought it might be kind … Continue reading Friday Favorites {And a Crossway Book Review}
