This has been the hardest couple of days to date. Yesterday, facing the doctor appointment later in the day, I drove Mom to see my grandmother. She asked if we might stop by her favorite donut shop on the way- it was a fun, and delicious diversion. When we arrived, I was so happy to see my uncle waiting for…
Month: February 2013
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
New hats and gloves and purses…these are the things little girls are made of….
Where I Am….
So many things happening and yet there is joy. It’s hard to explain– how can we cry and still have joy? Only with Him. May my God be glorified.
Emma Time
Emma will tell you Friday is her *very favorite* day! All the littles nap, and all the older children head to the local library for their weekly art class. It’s just Emma and I. I try to think of something to fill this time each week. We generally have a snack. Sometimes, we read a book or work a craft…
Donuts– WOW!
Jessa and Timothy have been experimenting with donut recipes. Amongst a few other ingredients, lemon yogurt and almond milk made these donuts absolutely delicious. REALLY. ABSOLUTELY. DELICIOUS.
Family Game Night- 2/23
Friday night is family game night in our home! These are pictures from this last week’s family game night… a few of our littles my dear mama laughing and watching over the little ones playing the big guys Ben acting out “chair” very thoughtful, older brother helping Meredith act out her word for the group I’m always thankful for these…
Feeling Worn…
I’m in an odd place right now. Some place between exhausted, weary, and knowing the Lord sees each and every little thing happening in my life right now.
Joshua and Jackson
This melts my heart… I love seeing the big boys with the smallest.
Mama’s House
Was it work, or more likely, goofing off?? I suppose it doesn’t matter much. I enjoyed the time with my older boys and hopefully, we were a blessing to my mom!
Today
Visiting with my grandmother today was wonderful. We’re thankful to have her fairly close to our family. She seemed a little more confused than usual, but still laughed and seemed to enjoy seeing us (specially my mom –she kept telling her she was beautiful!). This week has found me thinking much about time I spent with her many years ago.…
February 23, 2013
Today, my mom allowed us to go and work on her front yard. She visited with my grandmother while we trimmed, cut, cleaned and raked. We got a lot done, but there is still a lot more than needs to be done. I am so thankful she allowed us to help. Afterward, we met her back at my grandmother’s nursing…
February 22, 2013
I. Must. Buy. Groceries. I am more than a week late. I looked over our empty pantry shelves last evening and realized I can’t put it off another day. It seems like these little things should wait…in reality, this isn’t little at all and in spite of my mama’s illness, life does press forward. Today, I felt postive when we…