Mary Keener, my Grandma lived just a few months short of 85 years. She often told me she was proud of me and encouraged me through the tough days of being a mother to young children (words I will continue to carry with me). Even though I called her to check on her and let her know how things were going with me, I always felt like I gained more … [Read more...]
In Memory of Grandma
“Grandparents are both our past and our future. In some ways they are what has gone before, and in others they are what we will become.” ~Mr. Rogers When I was five years old, my father preached a sermon in which he talked about his mother dying. Well, this was news to me, as I’d just seen my grandparents both alive and well, not too long … [Read more...]
A Productive Day is Measured in the Eyes of a FitBit
I am tired today, y’all! For a while, I felt like I really hadn’t accomplished much, but here at the end of the day, my FitBit tells me I have 13,795 steps! I can see an end in sight with the unpacking and organizing in the living/dining room area. We have at least two or three more trips to Goodwill in our future. I’m not feeling the rewards for … [Read more...]
Weekend Review: The Waiting is Almost Over
If you are new here and joining from a link up, welcome. This post is a bit of a review and will contain several link backs to previous posts to get you caught up (or remind you if you’ve been here but forgotten the details). Thanks for stopping by today! Our plane landed at DFW airport on November 1, 2014 – seven months ago (or it will be a … [Read more...]
Dear Allergies, You’re Breaking My Heart
Most of the time, Dietrich's allergies are not a source of frustration for him. He rarely feels deprived of anything because I go out of my way to make or find foods that are safe for him to eat. Occasionally, he will ask for something, and I will search for a safe version of it. When or if one cannot be found, I create something special for him. … [Read more...]
Managing Disorder of Moods
Dietrich (almost 7) and Madilynn (2) are as alike as they are different. Both are independent, stubborn and want to do things a certain way. My girl is actually the more strong-willed of the two, the one that is likely to run off into a busy street or touch the hot stove immediately after being warned. At any given moment, I may be managing three … [Read more...]
Running Away To Home
We’ve had a long week, month, several months, as you know if you follow me at all. After a long search and a lot of prayers (and many prayer warriors), Peter has a job working for Child Protective Services. Right now, he is living out of a hotel during the week, while we stay with my generous father-in-law, waiting on the best available rental … [Read more...]
This Transitional Life
Peter ended his career with the military on November 1, 2014. Since that time, we've been in a state of transition. I've referred to that often in my writing though maybe I haven't been overly specific with the ins and outs of this transitional life. A long time ago, I heard a story about a farmer who wished for a week of Sundays. Sundays were … [Read more...]
Time is filled with swift transition
Though presently, in the midst of waiting for the next adventure, the transition seems very slow. It's been said, "the days are long, but the years are short", particularly in regard to life with young children. The past eight years has seemed more like a hundred in many ways. Army time will do that, I guess, at least that's my experience. In … [Read more...]
A late “Ten Things” post, with a bonus ten list
I'm a little behind, but I'll blame being in England. A few weeks ago, the Ten Things Thursday theme was "Ten Things I want to say to my Kids" (although when I first read it, I saw "Then Things I want my Kids to say"). I reflected on both, so I will share both lists. These are not exhaustive lists, and the latter has some simple words with big … [Read more...]