Author Archives: Sandi Asker

Don’t give in

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Sandi Asker

I remember this poster from my high school days. Not sure what hope that poor frog actually has and how it is supposed to inspire us, but nevertheless, here on Google images, it still lives. Underneath it is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Circles

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Sandi Asker

Christmas. It’s here. The man up the hill had his front yard decorated and lit up this last weekend. Menards has super huge Christmas inflatables. As big as a house. McDonald’s, the weekend before Halloween, had “holiday” drinks on their … Continue reading →

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Oral hygiene and conversion

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Sandi Asker

I haven’t been to the dentist since I was pregnant with Elam. I know, yikes. (he is 21 months old!) I went yesterday. I kept saying to the dentist during my “interview” or exam, “I’ve never had much trouble with … Continue reading →

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Then a priest walks by…

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sandi Asker

It’s been one of those days. I had many opportunities to sin today, but instead, I have laughed my way through. Take tonight for instance: I worked all afternoon and evening. Before I got to go home, I had to … Continue reading →

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Some family videos

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sandi Asker

These are a few videos from this summer of our family life! Elam tells us about the bear… House project! Ta da!

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Making a Name…

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Sandi Asker

Here at St Scholastica, we are “rebuilding.” This is a good way to say we are small, but watch out! We’ve got a vision. Our chapter president came up with this goal: every incoming freshman will know about IVCF this … Continue reading →

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C.P.F.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Sandi Asker

I have diagnosed myself with an ailment: Chronic Project Fatigue. Symptoms: irritability, absentee husband, muddy floors, sleepless nights and frequent trips to Menards. Seriously. This summer’s projects have included, but not limited to: 1. Painting the downstairs living room, bathroom, … Continue reading →

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Don’t be afraid to get your feet dirty!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Sandi Asker

Calista and I took a short cut the other day. Oops. We ended up knee deep, stuck in the mud. We were on our way to the gym to play and I quickly realized we could not go inside with … Continue reading →

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So the sun stood still…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Sandi Asker

“so the sun stood still and the moon stopped…” – Joshua 10:13 Recently, this story was part of a lesson at my church Bible study.  Joshua and his people had just been duped into making a pact with a neighboring … Continue reading →

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March 12, 1980

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Sandi Asker

31 years ago, a young woman and a young man had their first child.  He was a delightful boy and they loved him.  He loved to play with rocks and faithfully lined them up on walls and sidewalks.  He had … Continue reading →

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