As I came down the stairs from tending to a very sick and possibly dehydrated, Paul, I witnessed the kiddos happily engaged in a game of Hi-Ho-Cherrio which they had started playing together of their own accord and announced it to me as well. Nothing could make me happier than the kids playing nicely while…
Read MoreThe Saga of the Sick
Paul informed me last night that he was NOT going to get sick, as if anyone has any control over that. He clarified by saying; I’m working through it even if I am sick because I don’t have any time to spare — isn’t that the sad truth – he can’t afford a sick day…
Read MoreNevermind sleep
It’s 4am. I’m about to roast some coffee and put Family Guy on and just soldier through the night. Abigail has been up several times already, mostly in pain. Her left ear was hurting, so I put in some antipyrine and benzocaine drops. Hopefully it’s not an ear infection, but after her congestion for over…
Read MoreThanks through remembrance
There’s just enough snow lightly falling to the earth to break up the dreariness of a gray winter day. And as I glance through my hand written journal, I am reminded of our struggles as a family over the years and how time and time again, Lord, you have brought us through unharmed and standing….
Read MoreI’m spoiled
This cup of Starbucks coffee tastes no better to my taste buds than a cup of instant Folgers, now that I’ve been ruined by Paul’s amazing, fresh roasted coffee! Unfortunately, two days ago, Paul’s coffee roaster broke (the glass part that the coffee roasts in). Fortunately, he can order a replacement part, but in the…
Read MoreStruggle not against flesh and blood
My ears are perked and listening, as they always should be. As we grow older, we become more aware of the world around us. Of our inner struggles, of our outer scars, the burden of a fallen nature, the cycle of pain and redemption. I’ve been here before. The time is new, the setting altered,…
Read MorePork Chop Sandwiches
CIVA is done, it’s finally done! And by done I mean that it’s not done (but the site good enough to be “live”). I’ll have to make (continual) changes. I’ve looked so long at the site that I’m bored and unhappy with it. But the milestone of having something easier to change, easier to update,…
Read MoreIt was the worst of times, it was the worst of times
Our TV broke on Saturday. We’re watching our portable car DVD player. We can’t afford a new one. Any time soon. Nor can we afford much for that matter. We can’t pay mortgage. Or utilities. Or bills. We have $0. ‘Tis a lovely a thing to work and work and struggle day in and day…
Read MoreStory time
It’s Wednesday morning and that means our Hyde Park branch library is having story time….my favorite; I probably love it more than the kids do! Anyway, Elliott is interested in going and we will be searching for a book he still remembers well and would like to check out once again: THE TREE IN THE…
Read MoreThoughts from the Air
I’m here on my way to Orlando (via Fort Lauderdale) at the very back of a small plane. My butt hurts. I can’t stand up all the way, but I can see out the window. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve flown, since right before September 11 and I can’t help but think all my…
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