And with a final push despite that hideous stomach flu (which reappeared once since my last post), we ended the year at AWANA with a bang … and some cupcakes.I have truly enjoyed every single Sunday night I had the privilege of spending with the red team. Admittedly, there were fewer than usual. The year […]
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My Divorce-erary
One year ago, we celebrated Earth Day. One year ago, a judge signed a legal document severing my marital relationship. What a lot has changed! Since then, Sunchips unrolled a new bag that is made of vegetable fibers and decomposes when trashed. My life got trashed, composted, and grew new fiber. Divorce is never a […]
God’s Day Planner? :)
Good Friday. The most painful, hopeless day of all history. The disciples didn’t understand what was going on. Many, many of Christ’s followers were confused. If they had really listened to what Jesus said before He was crucified, things would have felt different … but I’m not even sure they had the capacity to imagine […]
A Stress Reliever
I’ve had a stressful two days, resulting in tight shoulders and a strange muscle twitch in my left arm. This afternoon, I took some Ibuprofen and forced myself to lie down for a while with every muscle relaxing. Mentally, I cast all my anxieties on God, because He cares for me. (1 Peter 5:7) If […]
One Year Ago Today …
I lost my marriage, my best friend, my house, my ability to be a stay-at-home mom, my stability, my future … my life. One hour-long conversation with my now ex-husband and everything in my life was unexpectedly and horrifically different. This is not a post of wallowing, but of remembrance. A look back to see […]
A "Fast" Answer
Matthew 6:16 (New International Version) When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. Basically, if we are fasting we shouldn’t run around with a megaphone, yelling, “LOOK AT ME! […]
Five Things I’ve Learned So Far This Year
1. When having nine 11-year-olds spend the night, realize they have now reached an age where you must make an informational announcement along these lines: “As we’ve come to the end of the crazy screaming and hysterical laughter time of the night and are moving onto the lie in your sleeping bags and whisper part, […]
In the Good Times and Bad
God is ever faithful. Though there have been huge “bad” things in my life over the last year, I’d still characterize my life as mostly “good” over that same time period. And there is only one reason why: God’s presence in my life. Another hard thing has been tossed my way. Not directly on my […]
And How Quickly I Fall!
Back into undisciplined posting, that is. Sixty out of sixty-one days on the tour, I believe, and then three posts since? I’m pitiful! Lately I’m behind because of subbing (wood shop, PE, and band were the latest), doing tons of paperwork for a financial thing, virtual paper work for my divine new agent, and beating […]
Two Quotes I’m Liking Lately
First, I’m doing The Purpose Driven Life again, this time with a neighbor. It’s only been a decade since I did it last, which is pretty impressive considering it only came out seven years ago. 😉 God doesn’t owe you an explanation or reason for everything he asks you to do. Understanding can wait, but […]