As a little girl it took me forever to say, “I’m sorry.” Always have and always will have a strong spirit. It is not easily budged for the “just because,” answer. I’ve learned by working my memory “forgiving” muscles over the years the easier it is for me to vocalize an “I’m sorry.” It’s likeContinue reading “Exercising the Hospitality Muscle Memory”
Category Archives: Children & Family
How the Seattle Seahawks Encourage My Parenting
Sundays in these parts let off a glow of the television as Papa watches his team, and invites his family of girls to join in on the festivities. He talks about his love affair with Seahawks through thick and thin, notably the thin times as a teenager into his 20s. In the early years of marriage,Continue reading “How the Seattle Seahawks Encourage My Parenting”
Scellick Road Trip Take Three
We woke up the morning of to surprise the girls of our destination. They had no idea, and I had been long awaiting to tell them. We sat down and asked about ideas for the day. I asked them if they would like to go for a walk across the street that morning to seeContinue reading “Scellick Road Trip Take Three”
Apple & Sunbutter Sandwich Donuts
We have three more days left in our Whole30 journey as a family, where we have forgone all grains, legumes, dairy & sugars for 30 days. And I can honestly say that I have felt so much more invigorated since the arrival of Caprice. She is still not anywhere close to sleeping through the night,Continue reading “Apple & Sunbutter Sandwich Donuts”
Day 8: The Ministry of Food
My ENFJ comes out when given the opportunity to teach others, specifically in my areas of expertise or passion. I didn’t quite realize how food and teaching intertwine in my soul bursting forward, in order to get people in the kitchen. I desire to see both foodie and non to find their place in cooking,Continue reading “Day 8: The Ministry of Food”
i miss you
Zero to one, one to two, two to three. Every transition is hard and unique in it’s own way. Our freedom, our dying to ourselves was profoundly hard. People singing poetic of their firstborn, sloppily dripping, head over heels in love. Never of the fear, the zombie like feedings, nipples blistered, crying neverContinue reading “i miss you”
Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)
Fear creeps in at night. I hear lies whisper to me. And so it would seem that all my labors begin with my water breaking at night time. I would regularly pray, “God, please give me grace in this labor. Tay’s was so intense. Don’t let my water break at night, again, for the thirdContinue reading “Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)”
The Genesis of Our Third Child
I’m a natural optimist with a slight worry, anxiety prone bent. Doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. What has saved me over the years plus is knowing Jesus. Ever since a small child I’ve been drawn to his goodness that never fails. I’ve instinctively believed in who he said & says heContinue reading “The Genesis of Our Third Child”
Tea Time
We recently picked up a book from the library entitled, Tea for Ruby. This morning, V put a note inside an envelope pretending she was Ruby and ran around the house saying, “I got invited to have tea with the Queen!” So struck an idea in my head; as well as, an incentive forContinue reading “Tea Time”
How I am Finding the Saving in Seeing her Face for the First Time
I’m linking up with Sarah Bessey, so head over there to read the reason why…in the meantime, here is my quick ramblings. Anxiety, fear, unknown spill into my heart, my mind and my stomach turns and aches. I wonder if it will be like this after the baby. Can I go through another laborContinue reading “How I am Finding the Saving in Seeing her Face for the First Time”
Backdoor Hospitality 