Broken by Breakfast
Resentment stirs as soon as I enter the kitchen. Most mornings, I hurry to get his juice, banana, and coffee to the table before he comes out his room. Setting it out before an empty chair seems like I am less a servant, and oddly, easier. Today, I am late.
Dealing With Lying
A young parent recently emailed me a question about how to handle lying. His daughter is in grade school, and has been testing the limits recently. I suspect all kids go through this - or at least all seven of our have!
Pressing in Hope
Kneeling on the floor, I scoop her into my arms. Her body heaves with sobs. Her brokenness speaks through tears telling of the evil of jail.
Three Weeks Left
I have always loved Easter. When a little girl, my grandfather would drop off corsages the Saturday before Easter Sunday, one for my mother and one for me. It was always a bit too big looking for me, but I loved wearing it to church the next morning. I think the tradition of woman having corsages for Easter Sunday is outdated, but these beautiful tulips showed up on my table Saturday night. Love them!
10 Things About Us
Some bloggers I follow have been posting lists so readers can quickly get to know them. I've been thinking of what 10 things about us I might share and finally have my list together. Enjoy getting to know us a bit more!
Out of the Third Row
I walked into church smelling like Bath and Body. I made my way to the third row on the left. My family moaned, "Can't we sit somewhere else?"