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.
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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.
Signs of Advent and finding joy and hope in the wait (7 Quick Takes)
~1~ I bought Advent calendars for both of our boys on Sunday. One of my sons ate all of his chocolates that day. That’s one way to do Advent, trying to hurry things along, rather than savoring the sweetness of each day. I can absolutely understand that impatience—and that love for chocolate. Many years that’s […]
Nothing is impossible this Advent
What does God hope for us this Advent season?
Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes)
Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.
A different kind of Thanksgiving
A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
An Ode to Thanksgiving’s Finest, Sauerkraut
What is Thanksgiving dinner without sauerkraut?