It was a year for growing pains. For getting the wind knocked right out of me. It was our best garden season ever. It was giving birth and the story of it being filled with God's presence, power, and wonderfully woven work. It was Heidi growing with the flowers. And me too. It was feeling… Continue reading My 27th Year – Joy & Growing Pains
Category: Life at the Blue House
Broken Machinery, Barren Womb, Old Woman
If you're feeling lost in these years. . .like an old woman in your early 20s, then this story is for you. I don't pretend that the way it happened for me is the way it will for you. But my history with God and the history I've witnessed in others proves to me there… Continue reading Broken Machinery, Barren Womb, Old Woman
BIG. . .That Was 26
Perhaps my 26th year was the ugly part of a butterfly escaping its cocoon. It was beautiful. I had wings. But it was a glorious mess in constant movement. photo credit: Hannah A.R. Stories So many huge things happened this year. Experiencing the fullness of my son's first year. Planning his 1st birthday party. Putting… Continue reading BIG. . .That Was 26
Hope Outlasts Holiday Spirit
I felt like a kid Christmas morning. I was excited to get our son up for the festivities. I anticipated enjoying the stocking my husband filled for me the night before since he set it all up after I went to bed. It was fun to have a bit of a surprise waiting for me!… Continue reading Hope Outlasts Holiday Spirit