Decision-making is not my forte. Sure, when it comes to group leading I can be the bossy one and just make a decision (!) because no one else will. But in personal matters, I need decisive decision improvements. I have McDonald’s menu memorized yet it still takes me an abnormally long time to order. If we’re […]
The One with the “Normal” Sunday
Yesterday was a “normal” Sunday–the first in many weeks. It felt good, it felt right, it felt…well…normal. At the church at 7:45am for worship team rehearsal, making last minute changes to the set. It was the earliest I think I’ve ever been at church, but it worked. Right after practice, it was scurrying here and […]
The One with Remembering 9/11
I couldn’t believe how quickly it all came back. With the news broadcasting images and recordings, interviewing President Bush and the children of the tragedy–it is like it was just yesterday. Or last year, maybe. But not an entire decade. The emotions are still raw. Tears welled up as I was transported back in time […]
The One with My Hand Stamped Necklace
Today’s mailbox contents was absolutely thrilling! My hand stamped necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs arrived! I won a gift card months ago from Lynette Kraft via Lisa, and it was the best thing I ever could have hoped to win.(That might be a slight exaggeration. I’m sure there’s something I would hope to win even more, but […]
The One with All the Apples
Since it’s fall and all, I have a confession. I’m obsessed with apples. I know–the two concepts don’t necessarily have anything to do with one another, but I’ve got apple-picking on the brain. Aside from goodness of fall apple cider, I really do have a bit of an apple addiction. Ask any who’s spent any […]
The One with Insta-Autumn
Right now, I’m in love with the sudden fall season that seems to be upon us. I love how it was 90 on Saturday and it’s been in the 60s since then. Sure, I would appreciate a view of the sun now and then, but these blustery days have been so refreshing. I LOVE Fall. […]
The One Who is Frail
Perfect words from Jesus in the precise moment that my soul needed them. Grow strong in your weakness. Some of my children I’ve gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak […]
The One with Miss Type A
It’s amazing to me how quickly people have me pegged. No matter where I go my personality comes out almost instantly, despite my efforts to start fresh. I think I’m doing a great job of being Miss Go-With-The-Flow, but somehow everyone deduces the truth–I’m a bit of spaz. I try to be Miss HappyGoLuckyLifeofTheParty, but […]
The One with the Saturday Blessings
Besides the great run I had Saturday morning, there were other perks to the day. A) finding a box of Tim Horton’s donuts (is it donuts or doughnuts?!) on the front porch with a note inside that said, “love you guys! love, the B family.” 1. I love donuts. No matter how in-shape I am, I will […]
The One with 5 Minute Beauty
I’ve written on Beauty before. It’s a topic I’m passionate about, though not because I’ve mastered its meaning. For me, learning comes through teaching. Even when I don’t fully grasp a concept–be it geometry, piano theory, or theology–if someone asks my help in studying and understanding, I reap the benefits. The area of a triangle, […]