Going Home
We’re moving home! After months of thinking about it, the day is almost here! Maryland will have been home for almost four and a half years by the time we…
Read moreWhat Would You Do?
The other week Zara and I were shopping at Marshalls after my prenatal appointment. It was pretty busy like it usually is in the afternoons. Normally, I don’t pay much…
Read moreCovered
…. in visuals of flooring pieces. I love helping David rack flooring. Today as I traded this piece for that one I said, “Don’t laugh, but I always had favorite…
Read moreKitchen Remodel
Let the mess begin. When we first walked through this house with the owner he took a look at the kitchen and said he’s fine with replacing it before we…
Read moreIs living in the country peaceful?
So many times when people come to visit us they say, “Oh, my, it’s so peaceful here.” Saturday night at ten my mom said, “I just have to get used…
Read moreThe Church that is Trying to Be Born
I found a paper on my desk with observations I scribbled down during church about a year ago. The church that camp staff attend is still trying to be born,…
Read moreStaff Retreat and Cardboard Boats
Every six weeks the boys at camp get an extended weekend home visit. They leave Friday morning after breakfast and return Tuesday after lunch. Sometimes the weekend holds planned activities…
Read moreThe Unsung Heroes
Cruising down I81 I watch the trees glide by my windows like so many train cars across the prairie. Sunlight streaks through the clouds in that late afternoon lazy way…
Read moreBefore & After
I’ve been meaning to post before and after pictures of the house we live in at camp. Most of the hold up has been waiting on a sunny day because…
Read moreWinter Love (since saying “Loving Winter” would involve prevarication)
It’s winter. It’s February. It’s drab and grey and flabby around here. Not to mention cold. I’d really prefer using words like soil, warmth, barefoot, green, and swimming but let’s…
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