I’ll never forget the moment my professor quoted this line. He used it as a way of explaining our current lack of understanding. I was so excited. I wanted to scream, “He just quoted the Bible!” but instead, I kept my excitement inside. After all, this was a public school and I didn’t need to…
Author: wordhabit
One roll at a time
I’ve been reading a book that has challenged me to reduce the noise in my life. From the clutter on my desks (home & work) to the clothes and shoes I no longer wear to the unnecessary time I spend on social media, the noise must be reduced. Eradicated would be even nicer but I’m…
Oh Candy!
I live in a beautiful, old neighborhood and I’m learning to become an intentional neighbor. It’s not easy. I often worry that I may come across as overly interested, in that awkward zone of, “You don’t know me that well so why are you at my door with cookies, crazy lady?” It’s as if I’m…
according to plan
We had our evening planned. Bathe child. Eat supper. Head to church for communion. Then we texted friends. Up for a visit? We’ll swing by on our way to church. They were up for it so we got to meet their new baby boy. Our decision was last minute but lovely. Then we went to church….
Well in this family we…
I’m now that parent saving phone numbers according to my child’s friend’s name. (First name) Carol (Last name) Timothy’s Mum And I have to navigate the awkward stuff from hearing how our children interact at preschool to figuring out the best way to respond to a Halloween invite on the spot. “We actually don’t do anything.”…
growing pains.
One of the toughest aspects of communal life is being vulnerable, especially with those in a different stage of life. Why? Because we’re not always tracking together, we’re not always able to understand each other’s story to a point of empathy and the respect which yields confidentiality and all-around emotional safety. So when I share…
…then I am strong
I’m kinda sad. It’s almost over. Some students have already left. The rest will leave in roughly an hour. They’re not the same ppl they were when they arrived Friday night. It’s good. It’s beautiful. They’re connecting across campuses. They’re laughing about now common experiences. They already have inside jokes. They’ve built community. They are…