Monthly Archives: October 2008
Pensive, Doubting, Fearful Heart
Pensive, doubting, fearful heart, Hear what Christ the Savior says; Every word should joy impart, Change thy mourning into praise. Yes, He speaks and speaks to thee, May He help thee to believe; Then thou presently will see Thou has … Continue reading
Filed under theology
Tired Of Politics…
but this amazing video made me smile. (Atlanta school kids parodying TI’s “Whatever You Like” and laying out the issues.) They were interviewed here, and it’s worth watching, too. HT to Janelle, my amazing sister, who is currently visiting. Hurray!
Hindsight
2008 has been a year. When I decided not to go back to the homeschool coop, I was really nervous. It kept me way too busy and drove me more than a little crazy, but it was dependable income, albeit … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Small Victories
The girls have worn PANTS (yea, even jeans) almost every day since Saturday. If you know our children, you know what a huge deal that is. This was even accomplished without weeping or gnashing of teeth. What is your small … Continue reading
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A Clarification
Lest anyone think otherwise, we didn’t move to the perfect neighborhood (you know, the one with the manicured lawns and the fancy billboards) and find instant community. We moved intentionally to one of the three neighborhoods where our church has … Continue reading
Filed under home sweet home, theology
Thankful
I am so thankful we were able to sell our house and move. Having a friend next door to come help with groceries when I am getting out of the car and visit with me as I start dinner is … Continue reading
Filed under family life, home sweet home
God of My Life To Thee I Call
God of my life, to Thee I call, Afflicted at Thy feet I fall; When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail! Poor though I am, despised, forgot, Yet God, my God, forgets me not: And … Continue reading
One More…
slightly shameless plug: Christmas Card Mini-Sessions are happening in RALEIGH as well, on November 25th. Let me know if you want to book!
Filed under general, photo love
Fran-Doll
I made a doll for Kate’s sweet friend Frances’ fourth birthday. It was pretty easy and lots of fun. I’ve never sewn a doll or embroidered anything, and it wasn’t very difficult at all. I used this pattern. Here’s how … Continue reading
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I’m Not Wonder Woman
Serina asked in the comments, “you work, work some more, take care of the kids, take care of the house…when do you read?” Here’s my secret: I don’t take good care of the house, always, and sometimes I get behind … Continue reading
Filed under family life, general
Input
We have DVR with our rental, and the ability to record and watch multiple things on our many channels, without having to watch commercials, has led to some gratuitous television consumption. I am watching way more than I ever have. … Continue reading
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Books Read in September
The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton Solid Chestertonian fun, with rich comedic value that reoccurs with cyclical hysteria. First anarchism, then fascism, communism, and now terrorism. 7.5/10 Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright This is an … Continue reading
Filed under books
| McLain
| Barbery
| Fitzpatrick
| Zusak
| Tickle
| Ricks
| Lupton
| Green
| Metaxas
| Wolters
