Our spring break trip to Albuquerque had a different feeling than visits back home over the past eight years since we moved away because in the eyes of everyone here, we are back! On Sunday when Coryn walked into church before us, she told me that there were disappointed looks on the faces that turnedContinue reading “Now That You’re Here”
Author Archives: Syra Ruehle
Night At the Ball
There are moments in which motherhood is rewarding. The children shine as the amazing people they are, and I am given the credit. It’s silly though because as often as not I’m standing by watching my kids feeling as impressed as everyone else in the room. The dance instructors at the Arthur Murry dance studioContinue reading “Night At the Ball”
Moving Home
This June after eight years in Texas, we will move back to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We made the decision ahead of the cold front that put our lives on hold for an entire week. A pause granted to us to sit with our thoughts and feelings. After the whirlwind of considerations and determinations came theContinue reading “Moving Home”
Engagement Story Part II
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”
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”
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