Although your dad and I have been living mostly grain-free since October (with some long stretches of EAT ALL THE BREADS!), I do have a love for baking fresh rolls and loaves. There is something magical about the rising of the dough, the power of the yeast. Working with your hands, kneading and shaping the loaves is […]
Saturated in Music
Child, Music is a vital part of who I am. My memories are steeped in concerts and recitals, practice times and rehearsals, clammy palms and shaky notes, exhilarating performances and spontaneous song. I can remember back to my very first solo; I was the Little Red Hen in our kindergarten musical. Clad in yellow tights, […]
odd use of capital letters are a Really Good Thing sometimes.
When I write (or used to write) papers for class, I like to differentiate between grace and Grace, faith and Faith, and the church and the Church. You may not fully appreciate what I’m saying here. You may not get it, and it may not make sense at all. And that’s ok, because you might […]
Wise Words of Aslan
Dear Child of Mine, I hope we can one day read The Chronicles of Narnia (by C.S. Lewis) together. I picture us all snuggled in bed beside Daddy reading chapter after chapter of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, discovering the wonderful world of Narnia, and of the great Aslan–the powerful and good lion, the lion that […]
Christmas Eve with Our Littles
Dear Child of Mine, I can’t wait for you to come play with the other littles in my life! It was truly a joy to spend the second Christmas Eve service in the nursery with my love and my favorite little people. After a truly tremendous experience of serving on the 15 member extra special, combined […]
3 Years, 6 Months
Dear Child of Mine, Today we usher in another year, 2014. I think it’s going to be a good year, if for no other reason than it’s an even number. (Your mother likes even numbers. I liked being 10 years old. Eleven? Not so much.) Last January 2013 was the first time I publicly shared […]
Uno & Bread Dough
Dear Child of Mine, There are some days when I’m reminded of one of reasons God must have created the childhood stage of humankind. Kids bring fun and laughter and true, deep, unabashed love into your life like no jaded grown up can. (Yes, I could list a ton of ways that children are a burden […]
Normally, I like Lemons
Dear Child of Mine, I need you to know that some days are just bad days. And I’ll be there to hold you and catch your tears. I’ll try to remind you that Jesus says, In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) There may be times […]
Prayer for Mending
Child, You’re entering into a broken world, wearing sinful flesh. You will need this Jesus, just as I do, today and always. from The Book of Common Prayer O Lord, raise up, we pray, your powerand come among us,and with great might succor us;that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that […]
Tears are Timeless
Dear Child of Mine, Grown ups cry too. THERE. I said it. When I was a kid, I had this vague notion that adults just didn’t cry unless they were at a funeral. But that’s just not true. Exhibit A: Your mom is out in the storage room and boxes are falling and she is […]