Category Archives: family life

Recovery is dull.  I lay and listen to the ceiling fan rat-a-tat-tat-tat, yielding to involuntary patterns of sleep.  I have discovered the value of unread fiction, yarn stashes and rainy day projects tucked away.  I await books being held at … Continue reading →

…”Nurse,” he said, “it’s an appendix!” Home now, more later!

Our sweet home state is in a major drought, and our Kindermusik class has adapted to this with gusto.  Instead of telling the rain to go away, we sing “Rain, rain, we like rain, all the plants are glad you … Continue reading →

I am so thankful that my life is filled with exemplary fathers, my own and the father of my girls.  You guys make me so proud.  Happy Father’s Day to all!

It’s started to sink in that I am actually working in the fall. Yes, it’s only 4 hours, two days a week, with on-site childcare, but I’ve got 8 classes a week to prepare for and teach in less than … Continue reading →

We have a garden, for the first time ever.  Four huge tomato plants, cucumbers, and peppers (green and red) as well as basil, cilantro, rosemary and spearmint.  Aside from the beetle attacks on my basil, everything looks good so far.  … Continue reading →

We’re home, and the stomach bug hasn’t spread, and I’m glad for those little graces.  My heart is heavy today for Zion Church, for sin, for the future, for the present.  I know, the Christian’s hope can never fail, and … Continue reading →

I’m travelling with the girls this week and Kate’s got a stomach virus.  Please pray for her healing and the timing of its transfer to Lexi (and/or I) as we need to fly home Saturday.  While you’re at it, pray … Continue reading →