We have been patiently waiting for our once tiny caterpillars to become butterflies.  First was the daily surprise at how much larger the caterpillars had grown throughout each night.  Then, after over a week, came the surprise of a newly formed chrysalis where there had only been caterpillars a mere half hour previously.  And then, … More messy growth

Last night, I had an awesome dream.  I was pregnant, near my due date and in the kitchen of one of my aunts.  I suddenly knew I was in labor and felt the baby moving and could see by looking down that the baby was head up, so I gently rolled my hand over my … More tears for those lost

A few days ago, my son, Warren, noticed a large moth on the outside of a window and asked whether he could go out to the front porch to catch said moth.  He has a small, screened-in bug observation box, so I responded that he could catch the moth so long as he kept it … More catch the moth

Have you ever had one of those interactions that stays with you for a while and you realize it’s because something about it didn’t sit quite right?  It may take some time to figure out what exactly was unsettling or off about the experience or situation and then – bam! – your mind and/or the … More limit vs margin

The other day, I took my kids to one of the local playgrounds and they enjoyed some time on the slides, rock wall and swings.  On one piece of equipment, there is a tunnel as you can see in the photo.  The tunnel has some holes on each side and is the only way a … More tunnel vision

Yesterday morning was one of those mornings where the moment you open your eyes, you know full well that you’re going to stay horizontal just a little bit longer.  At least, it was for me.  I woke up still somewhat tired, with a bit of a remnant headache from a recent concussion.  I saw the … More take His hand

Today in church, while community life/announcements were being made, my 1.5ish year old daughter – Colbie – was quietly coloring, as usual, as we bring a magic-ink marker with the special paper each week, and she also enjoys grabbing one of the provided pencils and connection cards and drawing on it. I watched as Colbie … More unexpected

So often I find myself saying something to my 3 year old son that touches me in a different context than that in which I was stating it to him – and almost always it’s something that the Lord must have known that I myself needed to hear.  I love that about God’s truth… it … More gentle.

Well, we did it again! My son got into the potted plant (which mom kept in the same spot, so I guess we’re both to blame.)  I had hoped he would learn from the last time but I guess those little fingers just gotta grab dirt! I walked into this mess only a couple weeks … More dirt

  Ah, mom life.  “It was the best of times, it was the…” Okay, no, it really and truly is only the best of times.  I don’t think anyone will ever convince me that it gets any better than this.  It may remain as good as this, and I hope it does, but I know … More “stuck”