Once again we have striked out in obtaining a babysitter for tonight, so I will be staying home, as usual (I rarely ever go anywhere without kids in toe!) and Paul will be going solo to support our friend Jason and his band tonight….“rock on Jason ;-)” I am so tired of not being able…
Read MoreAuthor: Sonya Armstrong
Fast Forward
Perhaps it is too soon to start crying about Elliott going off to school everyday, like Abigail is, but perhaps once that time comes (next fall) I’ll be over it and smiling brightly as my little boy proudly tosses his backpack over his shoulders and joins his sister for the ride to school and the…
Read MoreIt Can’t Get Much Better Than This
It\’s been a summer full of changes and I have been blessed beyond belief. It is funny how I am surprised by God\’s goodness; why am I surprised?! I believe God is good, right? Well, I guess I’m surprised by the way He shows His goodness to us in ways we could have never planned…
Read MoreIf It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother
Some things are easier to be candid about than others, yet it’s the things that I am more apt to hide that I want my friends to know about. Some things seem to be connected to so much pain that it seems almost trite to just let them roll off my tongue, if you know…
Read MoreMy skin is mutating
Oh dear God; what on earth has caused this rash on my neck?! As if allergies weren’t bad enough in Cincinnati, I’ve got this amazing red rash on my neck that has sprinkled and planted itself on parts of my face as well. I am getting this sense of deja vu; this happened sometime last…
Read MoreBirthday Suit Bouncing
Come on everyone; try it, it’s fun! At least Elliott is all for getting on his brand new Hoppity Hop, in his birthday suit. Today is Elliott’s 4th birthday. He’s very excited about his new hoppity hop (do you all remember those glorious toys from much younger years?! They were the best!, elevating your physical…
Read MoreWhere’s the Words When I Need Them Most?
Funny I don’t feel a thing this morning Guess I cried all my tears by Mary’s side Sad thing is that there’s a warehouse in my soul Where all the other tears are stored Locked up with the words I cannot find To tell you of my loss … what’s on my mind Sadness is…
Read MoreCaught up in the whirlwind
It feels as though I’ve been swooped up by a current and it’s a bit exhausting. I’m just about zapped of physical and mental energy and will be happy when we can truly celebrate the selling of our house and the buying of another. Our house was on the market three days and in those…
Read MoreThoughts on moving
Well, it’s not quite 11:30 p.m. and it feels like 2 in the morning. I’ve quit painting the kitchen for tonight; have to remember; “baby steps”, and I shall continue another night. There isn’t really a whole lot on the list of tasks we need to do to get our house ready to sell, but…
Read MoreSewing and Reaping
As Paul hunkered down and worked his butt off, putting up two more sections of fence, I planted my first tomatoes with the assistance of Elliott and Abigail. We were outside a good portion of the day, using our hands in various ways. I sure hope we get some beautiful tomatoes come June. I think…
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