All the details you’ve been waiting for… “…and the bridegroom who marries in June gets a sweetheart for a wife.” Seven Brides for Seven Brothers It was the weekend John Ben and Esther flew to Seattle for John Ben’s brother’s October wedding when John Ben took possession of a family ring. His grandmother wasContinue reading “Engagement Story Part II”
Author Archives: Syra Ruehle
Engagement Story Part I
In which I describe how I came to know John Ben Berry… “Oh, they say when you marry in June, you’re a bride all your life, and the bridegroom who marries in June gets a sweetheart for a wife.” Seven Brides for Seven Brothers My thanks to Esther, John Ben, and Denise who sharedContinue reading “Engagement Story Part I”
2022 Christmas Letter
Dear friends and family, Merry Christmas! Mike remains committed to working from home from Illumina. He hasn’t traveled for work since 2020 but there is talk of his flying out there sometime next year. He is on the school board for the kids’ school. His big project for this year is adding light switches throughoutContinue reading “2022 Christmas Letter”
Christmas Blues
December 16, 2022 Psalm 133 1“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.”Continue reading “Christmas Blues”
Trip to Nashville
December 5, 2022 My dream the night before Sophia and I left for Nashville, Tennessee was telling. I dreamed I held Jonah as a toddler. He had the same outfit and haircut as in the picture on the cover of my latest book Syra’s Scribbles IV which is how I recognized him. I said, “Who’sContinue reading “Trip to Nashville”
It’s Up!
My newest book Syra’s Scribbles IV: 2010-2011 is on Amazon! That’s the year that Xenia was born. She’s been waiting for eleven years to read her birth story. This is by far my best writing in book form. I’m excited to share it with everyone. Both my blog and my books are ways to shareContinue reading “It’s Up!”
Feelings
What I think about at two in the morning… Sometimes I feel like a disappointment to my children. Last week we were playing a game in which I pulled a conversation card out of the box during dinner which asked what quality of other families makes you jealous. Justin said, “They have other people.” HeContinue reading “Feelings”
Esther’s Adoration
The third installment of my awkward summer moment series. Before Esther came home for the summer, she told us that she wanted to become Catholic. This year she will be a college senior getting her philosophy degree from a catholic university. With Catholicism being a huge influence in her life, I suppose her decision isn’tContinue reading “Esther’s Adoration”
Summer Concert
There were three times last summer I felt awkward in a social setting. The first and worst was getting kicked out of the senior center which I already told you about. Then there was the awkward “amen” at the summer concert. It’s a good thing that people are generally forgiving. One of the highlights ofContinue reading “Summer Concert”
Senior Center
This summer I’ve felt out of place numerous times. The worst happened just a few weeks ago when I was kicked out of the senior center despite having permission to come from last year and feeling like I belonged there. My embroidery teacher only teaches at senior centers. One of the two centers I calledContinue reading “Senior Center”
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