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The New Library
Last night, I had the huge privilege of attending a test opening of my local library. Because I am a member of the Foundation Board of Directors, my family was invited to visit and use the library along with many others who work with there. When I walked into the library, I was amazed at…
Watering With Coke?
If life is like a box of chocolates, is it any wonder our Bibles end up at the bottom of the TBR pile? My nine year old has a voracious sweet tooth. I hate to even give in to her first craving of the day, because I know by lunchtime she’ll have driven me batty…
Chris’ First Week of School!
Chris (13) left this morning with his entire junior and senior high on an overnight retreat. Everyone assures me that when they come back on Friday afternoon, you can’t tell the new from the old students. I know Chris will have a great time! He’s not shy, though not overly friendly, but isn’t afraid to…
First Week Woes
On the second day of school, Joey (10) comes to me after bedtime. He looks sad and distraught and starts off by saying, “I don’t know if I should tell you this or not because you might say something and I don’t want you to.” I immediately think he’s having trouble with a kid at…
First Day of School
I woke up at 6:30 and jumped in the shower ready to start the first day of school off right. After waking the older boys with a “flash” (I took photos) they eventually made it out of be and everyone made it down stairs for breakfast fully dressed and with teeth already brushed. I cooked…
School Days
We visited the boys school for orientation the other day. Joey (10) is really excited about school. He’ll be one of five in a class room, and I’m thrilled that he’ll be getting so much individual attention and chances to answer and participate. We’ve already had the talk about not hogging the answers and let…
Write a Letter to Yourself
“Have you had a good summer?” “I can’t believe it’s over!” “It’s gone by too fast!” These are the three catch phrases of the week in my hometown as our children head back to school. Tomorrow. Here I am this morning enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, alone for a few minutes — yet by…
School Days
It’s almost hard to believe last year this time I was busy planning, organizing and fretting about homeschool. This year I have different worries. Did I get all the school supplies on their list? I still have to go uniform shopping. Will I finish the summer phonics lessons before school starts? That’s right all four…
But What About ME?
The box in the barn had a few mouse nibbles in the corners, but the contents were surprisingly intact. While sorting through our 25-year pile of stored and forgotten items, I found that most of the things should have been thrown out long ago. But this disintegrating container held a treasure trove. It was a…
Barbie…Interrupted
An apple-scented breeze provided a second’s relief from the humidity enveloping the pond. Barbara’s waist-length hair hung heavy and damp, she wished she’d had time to braid it, but Ken’s recent cell call had been insistent. He’d be waiting in the orchard, with news too good to spill over the phone. Or so he’d claimed.…