Tears splash and a high pitched wail alert the fact that the vacuum has devoured yet another most precious toy. So small…how can a mother-eye detect its presence in time to save its life? And yet, those small ones are the most treasured toys of my little brood. Last night, after being shot out of… Read More The Significance of Small {Five Minute Friday}
I see her…just married, a brand new missionary pastor’s wife in a brand new country. 2,000 miles from all family and friends. Thrust quickly and often into an unfamiliar medical system because of a life threatening pregnancy condition. She was me. Lonely. It doesn’t even come close to describing how it was played out in… Read More The Beauty of Loneliness {Five Minute Friday}
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. I always thought it would be in a school setting {and I do actually homeschool now}. As I became a teenager and developed my musical abilities more, my thoughts turned to the possibility of teaching music {and I do teach music now}. 🙂… Read More Why I Love Being A Pastor’s Wife
Dear Princess Kate, Congratulations on the birth of your new baby son! While the world clamours to peek at your sweet bundle, some of us are thinking of you…wondering how you are doing. I’m sure you are getting a lot of letters these days, but I wanted to send one from my unique perspective. They… Read More A Letter to the Duchess of Cambridge {From an HG Sister}
{Click here if you missed Part One of this 9 part summer series} ************************** It was fun time at family camp, and the winners of the afternoon’s carnival were about to be announced. All of the kids in the room wiggled and waited impatiently. I listened only half intently {you know, that “I never win… Read More {Part Two} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Joy
