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2 Year Anniversary

I have no words this week except that I miss my mom.

I flew seven hundred and eighty miles to Atlanta, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel in Macon, Georgia all to attend a Lenten retreat at a small Orthodox Church where they had flown a missionary into town just so that he could tell me that God loves me unconditionally. That’s how much GodContinue reading “God’s Unconditional Love”

Jonah vs Poison Ivy

What’s the worst that can happen? In this day and age, it’s scary sending kids out on adventures on their own. We hear about children being kidnapped all the time. That’s one reason I don’t let my kids go adventuring at the park all by themselves. If the kids want to go exploring together, theyContinue reading “Jonah vs Poison Ivy”

Snow-pocalypse

They are calling it the Snow-pocalypse and selling t-shirts that say, “I survived Snovid-21.” It was an easy, restful week off of school for my family, and if my heart wasn’t hurting for my friends and neighbors then a week of very low temperatures would have been nothing. Texans might complain about it being winter,Continue reading “Snow-pocalypse”

The Jumping Incident

After my ladies’ getaway, Kelly and Christa and I plotted to take a trip to Africa as soon as the pandemic lifts. I’m reading “Into Africa” a book about Dr. Livingstone and his search for the source of the Nile. When I looked up the source of the Nile, I found tourist adventures in UgandaContinue reading “The Jumping Incident”

Birthday Weekend Away

My birthday weekend began the moment I embraced my impotence and let the responsibilities fall away. I was halfway to the airport at Target last minute shopping for a swimsuit that fit me when Xenia called to explain her school shoe issue. They were wet because of a romp in the stream at the parkContinue reading “Birthday Weekend Away”

Justin’s Bad Day

It’s humiliating when the children’s unhappiness spills over into public displays. Gone are the days of babies screaming their heads off in church or toddlers throwing tantrums in the grocery store. When their fights with each other or tears of frustration at life happen at home, behind our closed doors, it’s tempting to feel likeContinue reading “Justin’s Bad Day”

Surprise Visit

“It’s funny,” she said, “You’ll have something to write about in your scribbles.” I couldn’t see the humor at the time, but here I am writing about Kelly’s visit. She was right. I’ve been telling people that Kelly came as a surprise visit. It was a surprise for me though we had planned it outContinue reading “Surprise Visit”

Basil has a Girlfriend

Girlfriend January 12, 2021 On Monday, October 26, 9:27 PM Basil texted me, “Yo I got asked to go on a date today” “Might be fun. Who asked?” I texted back from my bedroom. “Lorena” “Actual dating at a small private school never goes well. Just ask Esther. But if you can manage to goContinue reading “Basil has a Girlfriend”

Short Book Trailer

Esther’s boyfriend Joshua finished my short book trailer. It’s sixty seconds of sweetness.