The Watchmaker’s Daughter “As I prayed,” Corrie remembered later, “a great joy filled my heart. How wonderful it was to speak to the Lord together, to give expression to our…
Joy Triggers
A few days away with John and lots of spiritual encouragement 45 degree mornings Dinner and football with my sister and niece Feeding cheez-its to the goats Anna’s smile when…
we each held hands
We each held each other’s hands walking to the front door of speech therapy, Jules, Anna and I. We prayed for an accident we passed. We had a tea party…
sheltering or isolation
“Dear Chelsea, your thoughts of me are very precious. I hope when you think of me you pray for me. I am so glad I got to see Anna when…
TGC23 Recap
We had a GREAT time at The Gospel Coalition’s conference this past month. We ate delicious local food and had a few surprising encounters with old friends (like happening to…
Fixed or Known?
This is a variation of a talk I gave at a middle school chapel service recently. I was asked by a sweet 8th grade friend and it was fun. I…
this is our moment
I waded through a meltdown. Jules walked the driveway with us for the first time. Anna pushed her baby in the stroller halfway up alongside John pushing Jules. We walked…
delighting in Jules
The things I’m delighting in about Jules these days… The way she fast-step-shuffles when she’s excited The way she giggles when you’re chasing her The way she rests her hand…
4 days, 1 backpack
We’re going out of town soon for a conference and I’m pumped. I’m also a packing nerd meaning I do it early so I’m not stressed (aka forgetful) last minute….
Mixtiles… and other things I’m liking
Mixtiles. Easy to put up, able to move them around multiple times even months after you ‘install’ them, great quality! These silk ponytail scarves. Slidebox. A photo organization app. So….