BLESSED BEYOND EXHAUSTION
I am knee deep in little kids over here. Diapers and wipes and making lunches and giving baths and refereeing arguments. My middle two are still dependent on us for a lot of things yet I’d forgotten just how dependent a toddler can be. How closely they need to be watched as their tiny hands explore cabinets and bookshelves and toy bins. But while I am knee deep in little…
It felt like such a wasted day. After six months of living in our new home we had finally ordered furniture for our basement. Furnishing a new home takes time and I was anxiously anticipating the delivery of our new wrap-around sofa. It was supposed to be delivered between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 but as the clock approached the end of that time period, I began to get…
Does anyone remember the story of Baby Jessica from the 1980’s? In 1987, Jessica McClure, an 18 month old toddler fell into a well in her aunt’s back yard and remained trapped there for 58 hours. It made for some riveting television as the entire nation watched the rescue operation. I was only about 12 years old at the time, but I can still recall the horror and fear as…
Well, it’s officially been two weeks since I started my 40 day sugar fast. I’ve posted on social media that it hasn’t been terrible so far but I have definitely had some cravings and temptations. My body does feel better, though, without all the added sugar intake. I’m trying to listen and lean into the Lord but I’ve realized something over the past couple days. I’ve substituted one idol (sugar)…
Aaah. It’s the end of June and summer is halfway over. I’m not quite ready to start thinking about school just yet but it’s quickly approaching. We enjoyed a quick visit with family in Louisiana at the beginning of the month but other than that, life is just trucking along in this weird half-quarantine world where things aren’t quite normal. Here are a few things I’ve been loving this month.…
Yesterday I fell asleep on the back porch. I had been reading a book after a long hot day in the sun. The cool breeze on my face was comforting and the chirping of the crickets and songbirds had lulled me to sleep. After I awoke, I had questions. When was the last time I had fallen asleep outside? Had that ever happened? Maybe as a young child on a…
Well, I survived Day 1 of my Sugar Fast. I know, I know. It was one whole day. And I promise I won’t blog on this topic every day for the next 40 days, but I did want to say a few things tonight, as this first day is drawing to a close. Also, I’m super excited to have a few of you joining me! I’m reading the 40-Day Sugar…
As I sit here typing, I find myself hesitating. Should I share this deeply personal journey with all of you? My worst fears are 1) failure, 2) letting people down, and 3) being real with others only to then be rejected. But I feel led to this journey of discovery, this quest for more of Jesus. And I feel led to share it with all of you. So here it…
Do you remember that old Shania Twain song, “That Don’t Impress Me Much?” For some reason, the chorus to that song has been ringing in my head for days. It might have something to do with the fact that I’ve realized lately just how unimpressive I am to my kids. In fact, I think I’m way more impressive than I actually am. Most nights, I sing Jillienne to sleep…
I don’t normally tackle difficult subjects like race relations here on my blog. I’m known for lighthearted quips about my kids or discussions of what the Lord has been teaching me while parenting the many personalities that are living in my house. But I, like many of you, have watched in horror as the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd were captured on camera, and I’m saddened by the…