Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form
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A different kind of Epiphany
I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down.
Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Happy New Year! How did you celebrate the arrival of 2021?
A word and a saint for your New Year
So, I am not making any specific New Year’s resolutions. But I love choosing an inspirational word of the year and a saint of the year.
Following the Star
We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.
7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)
Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.
Home for the holidays
I’ve been feeling sad that we won’t get to spend time with family the way we normally would. But I’m trying to remember that changes in plans don’t always end in disappointment.
Deck the halls and move the finches
We had to separate our finches and move them into different cages. I just didn’t know how we would do it.
First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)
We had our first snow this week, and we were all excited about it.
Gone fishing…in December
I had promised my sons a fishing trip, and we were determined to go.
A golden birthday, emergency chocolate, and video backgrounds (7 Quick Takes)
It’s not every day that you turn 11 on the 11th.
Every day is the same
“Every day is the same,” one of my boys said sadly the other day.