strong wills are for babies
I’m oddly emotional. After roughly 30 minutes, she finally laid back, cradled her pink sheep-head blanket, and fell asleep. It’s the weirdest thing. You want your child to be independent (I …
things adults do
As I reflect on a few unrelated events, I’m inspired to create a list of things adults do. There’s no hierarchy to the list coz ALL the items are important. …
no skateboards allowed
I was ready for them–two kids, skateboards in hand, walking toward the front of Advent House. I was ready to tell them off for skating down the front steps and …
500: now
The plants need watering. It’s best to do it at the coolest part of the day. That would be now. I have a sermon to write and the order of …
why 500
It’s a challenge via an app I have that encourages you to set goals and reach them. It didn’t seem at all daunting when I found it. 500 words? In …
war stories
It’s easy not to pay attention, not to care. It’s not my family’s history. It’s not my native land. But ever since moving here, I’ve wanted to know more and, …