Well, I think that we are close enough to the end of the elections that I may return to my normally scheduled posting.Except that come tomorrow life won’t be normal. It will be new and exciting and full of hope.I hope.I hope that whichever presidential candidate wins, we as a nation can be at peace with it. I pray that hearts will heal and that, … [Read more...]
What can I give Him?
“Men will take no count of your sufferings, nor of the drops of blood running from your heart and falling on the pavement of your hidden life; but God counts them every one, and angels will gather them up. Each unseen tear thus falling from your heart is changed into a pearl of great price; and what a happiness for you to find hereafter an … [Read more...]
A Political Endorsement
Sadly, one of our local newspapers has refused to endorse a presidential candidate. Since they have publicized their silence, so to speak, I am stepping in to fill the vacuum.I have not said too much about the election on my blog. However, I've always been clear on where I stand. There is one issue in this election that trumps them all, and that … [Read more...]
(One-Sided) Conversations with my 4-Year-Old
At 5:45 a.m.Angela the Exporer (upon noting that it was still dark outside): Where is the sun, Momma?I think: It’s in its bed, just like you should be. I say: It’s on the other side of the world, Honey.Angela: Let’s go there right now!* * * * * * *Angela the Patriot (upon noting the flag outside our entrance window): The flag is flapping, Momma. … [Read more...]
Weird Pregnant Woman Humor
I am sitting at the computer on a semi-snowy afternoon. (Yes, you read correctly.) Husband, ever the dynamo, brushes past me on the way to fix the front door hinge.Me: Hey.Him: Hey.Me: How am I?He stops, confused, and turns to peer at me.Him: How are you??Me: I’m fine! Thank you for asking.And I’ve even had my nap today. … [Read more...]
This Little Light
It’s begun.The thick, glossy catalogs are pouring in—some days, as many as five or six—and are my reminder (not that I needed one) that Christmas is two short months away.The next eight weeks will fly by, of that I’m certain. Why, just yesterday it seemed like last week!Well, in any case my children are very fond of all these catalogues.I myself am … [Read more...]
Different Strokes
It’s a brisk fall Saturday morning.Here is a photo of my son, who is on his way to a Boy Scouts community service project.Community Service, originally uploaded by Margaret in Minnesota.Here is a photo of my girls, who are wondering, “Hmmm. Should we take our curlers out in one hour…or two?”Curlers, originally uploaded by Margaret in Minnesota.Ad … [Read more...]
To be a Saint
A week ago today, my friend Sarah was here and together we were hastily assembling a couple of saints’ costumes for that evening’s dress rehearsal.Correction: I was hastily telling her the ideas I envisioned, and she was calmly…efficiently…and beautifully creating them.Thank the good Lord for gifted friends, eh?Yes, it was time for my homeschool … [Read more...]
Ta Da!
Please tell me that it’s beautiful. … [Read more...]
Prayers for Barbara
Please intercede for Barbara (Praying for Grace) today. I'll let her tell the story (and it really is one heck of a story), but until she is able to do so, please pray for her health and recovery.Ad Jesum per Mariam,Updated to Add: Barbara’s posted her story and it’s a doozy! Best of all, she’s well enough to be writing again, and judging from her … [Read more...]
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