today is monday.  thursday is thanksgiving.  this means that today started the holiday week. AND I’VE NEVER BEEN SO THANKFUL FOR A HOLIDAY TO ARRIVE. no really, i’m serious.  i think that perhaps tears almost came to my eyes on saturday when i remembered what this week was and what it would mean.  a few… Continue reading hello thanksgiving week. i’m glad you’re here.

when pity comes creeping in and heartache tries to crush my spirit and longings overwhelm and sadness wants to be my portion, i spend time with the little people i love so dearly.  they warm this heart. my morning companion as i readied the church for our sunday morning service. our little ballerina.  in the… Continue reading the babes.

i am the auntie of this darling creature. life doesn’t get much better.

this is one of those times that i open up this blog to add some words to this strange sort of communication even though inspiration is not present.  it’s been a few days and concerning a blog, silence isn’t very becoming, so i tell myself to muster something up to entertain and convince you to… Continue reading it’s good.

i always wanted to be one of them — one of the “big girls”, as they were so fondly dubbed.  to this little sister they were the coolest, had the most fun, shared the best secrets, and were everything i could ever hope to be.  i would stand with my nose pushed against the cold… Continue reading the older ones

she was the best friend after many awkward years.  the first day was spent looking at photos of where we came from and our insecure selves desperately tried to explain who we thought we were at the time.  i told her situations i was running from and fears i hadn’t conquered and she told me… Continue reading the macfarlane thing

little feet found their way immediately to the backyard where a papa and uncle/daddy was to be found tossing a ball around and taking turns holding the almost-one year old babe.  three tables were set in fall colors complete with candles and large serving bowls full of comfort goodness: ravioli, the mumsie’s homemade sauce, salad,… Continue reading the joy of family.

despite waking up moments ago with a completely stuffed nose and a bit of an achy head, i know that today will be wonderful.  final food will be made and a room will be setup and decorated for a baby shower. it will be wonderful because last night as i drove home from a hayride… Continue reading i gotta feeling.

i haven’t purposely been quiet. really, i haven’t. if i knew what it is that i want to tell you then i would. but i don’t. all i know is that… – this fall is going to end altogether too quickly – grace is a sweet life giving gift i’m thankful for more and more… Continue reading a list kind of post