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I just spent 5 frustrating minutes rinsing my salad.  Not my greens, like the whole thing: cheese, edamame and very expensive sliced turkey breast. I have debated blogging this in fear of the response.  I’d rather be telling you about … Continue reading →

“I never want to go to another birthday party again!”  This was my eldest, precious daughter as we drove home after playing with some of her favorite people in the world. I had been picking up the signs lately that Calista … Continue reading →

In the same week, I sent my first letter of resignation and applied for only my second, post-college job. After two years of being on a “leave of absence” with InterVarsity, I finally officially resigned. There was some paperwork and a … Continue reading →

At 8:00pm tonight I found myself eating dinner on the floor in the kitchen. I didn’t have the energy to get to the table, so I slumped right next to the stove. I enjoyed eggs, potatoes and “fresh from the … Continue reading →

I have no idea how to start writing about the last 8 days of my life.  Nothing traumatic has happened, really.  Nothing completely life changing.  But challenging nonetheless for this “SAHM”* who hates to sit around, at home, and STAY. … Continue reading →

“Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”  Jonah 1:17 Many of you are familiar with this story.  Jonah had received a word from … Continue reading →

Well, one year and a few weeks. June 23, 2014 we met our XS. We should have known this kid was smart.  He quickly learned enough words to play with his siblings, tell us for certain whether he loved watermelon … Continue reading →

“Injured” – not my favorite word in the English language. Particularly when it applies to me. “Rest” – not my pick for the Top 10 ways to obey God. But here I am, injured and exhorted to rest. You only … Continue reading →

You’ve been warned people.  So here goes.   I am in week 11 of an 18 week training program for my first/second marathon.  10 years ago I tried to run the MedCity Marathon (Rochester, MN) but 3 miles got cut … Continue reading →