The purpose of our July trip up to the Pacific Northwest was for Xenia and Justin to see my friends and family and the places where I grew up. We also brought Xenia’s friend Tara from Fort Worth, Texas. We spent a few days in my hometown of Vancouver, Washington, at the home of myContinue reading “Sentimental Journey”
Tag Archives: Justin
New Year Update
I wrote this piece at New Year’s but have been late posting here. I hope that you are haveing a good start to 2025 Happy New Year!I feel like writing a general update on everyone. Justin had a great Christmas/birthday. He was the only child who had a list of presents, which made it easyContinue reading “New Year Update”
Christmas Letter
Every year I ask all six of my children to write a Christmas letter. The kids at home are asked to give me at least one sentence about each of their siblings. Dear Friends and Family, Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Christmas 2024We love living in the Land of Enchantment with all Mike’s relatives andContinue reading “Christmas Letter”
Typical Tuesday?
All my kids needed me on Tuesday. I woke up at four thirty after a fairly good night’s rest. I have no idea why I keep waking up then. It was an hour early, so I went out to the den and lay on the sofa, listened to my audiobook, and dozed off until theContinue reading “Typical Tuesday?”
Back to School
I was on a grocery store run today and found myself thinking about Harry Potter. He is a person set apart in so many ways which is how all heroes are. I often have times when I feel different or other, but I think that makes me all the better to be the hero ofContinue reading “Back to School”
Summer Recap
The week before the Fourth of July, Mike and I vacationed in Fort Worth. Esther, John Ben, and Misha had fun back in Texas with John Ben’s wonderful folks, and Jonah, Xenia, and Justin caught the bus at St. Peter’s Church up to Camp Raphael in Oklahoma. Mike worked from our hotel while I wentContinue reading “Summer Recap”
General Updates
This spring has been a whirlwind of activity. I haven’t written much in the past couple of months because whenever I thought about sitting down to share a story, all that came to mind were snippets of poetry about being underwater and not being able to take a breath. If you had told me lastContinue reading “General Updates”
The Bird Under the Couch
By Syra with contributions from Xenia and Justin We try to stay out of the house on Wednesdays when the housekeeper and her help comes to do the big clean. I hope that we are making some fun summer memories. Sophia planned on getting up early and taking Xenia and Justin out today but hadContinue reading “The Bird Under the Couch”
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”
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