The weirdest thing happened senior year. I was chosen as a student speaker for graduation. No no no, that's not the weird part. I was in speech and plays and used to speaking in front of people, so that part made sense. It got weird when I suddenly wasn't on the speaking list anymore. (Which … Continue reading What I Would Have Said at Graduation

I didn't grow up having a sister. My brother is great (and I can say that now that we're grownups!), but there's something about watching sisters that has always made my heart yearn. You can see their shorthand--in language or facial expression--that ends in a knowing giggle, even though no one else understands the joke. … Continue reading My Sister, Gladys

Do you ever feel like an idea is chasing you? Like when you buy a new car and suddenly see that make and model everywhere? I'm being hit over and over again by the idea of assigning tasks to days of the week. I read a post somewhere about Ma Ingalls and her ditty about … Continue reading Book Review: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

"Mom, my friend asked me what's going to happen to our house when you get divorced," my oldest asked me in a whisper as the other kids ran past us from the backyard to the playroom. Matt and I are not getting divorced. We are never getting divorced. We do not even use that word … Continue reading Laying a Foundation of Security

The Bible isn't known for being a comedy...because it isn't. But sometimes a little humor sneaks in there, like this: So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. (John 20:3-4) Commentaries expound on the significance of this moment, that it's … Continue reading Peter vs. John: Comparison

Since GHC-Texas, I've been reading through You Who? Why You Matter and How to Deal with It by Rachel Jankovic. She spoke about the book during the conference with a no-nonsense attitude; I would even say she came off a bit yell-y. The book doesn't mince words either. But this can be helpful, particularly when we … Continue reading Reframing Our Identity

Lately, my little people want nothing more than to be chased. "Mama, chase me, chase me!" rings out from all corners of my house. With my new prosthetic, I'm more inclined to chase them at the park and today, I soaked up their smiles and shrieks of laughter as almost-spring sun streamed through bare branches. … Continue reading On Chasing and Being Chased