I started working at Camp Vick in 1998. Even though my home church was a Baptist Church affiliated with camp but I can't say I knew much about it at all. That all changed one afternoon. I'd been away for my first year of college and had returned to my hometown for the summer. Applied for … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: legacy
Month: January 2017
Thankful for twists, turns, and rocky roads
I think our GPS has a hidden setting for "take every little known back road imaginable." Like it was a viable option in place of "avoid toll roads" and "fastest route." It seemed our GPS found a route that used roads I didn't know existed between I-86 and our house. Even if I did know … Continue reading Thankful for twists, turns, and rocky roads
Wednesdays with Jillene: demanding a sign
Here's the deal. We've had an interesting week and a half in our house... nothing earth shattering. No one is sick with a severe disease or anything. But... it has been a trying week. Today was the kicker: I have strep. Again, not the end of the world but it is awful. I garnered some … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: demanding a sign
Wednesdays with Jillene: beyond the “smoke and mirrors”
Some days I settle for smoke and mirrors. Because, for real, the temptation for a cover up is much greater and seems easier than letting reality show. The ultimate in smoke and mirrors: the house clean up. Maybe you can relate, this is when the "public portions" of the house get a nice cleaning. Countertops are neat and tidy, … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: beyond the “smoke and mirrors”
asking the big questions
Sitting around the dinner table I like to ask my kids questions. Honestly, there are times I ask question just to stay the insanity of having 8 kids and 2 adults gathered together with all the varied silliness, noisemaking, arguing, and nonsense that goes on making it loud, loud, loud in the Dining Room. But mostly, I ask … Continue reading asking the big questions
Wednesdays with Jillene: Who could imagine a love like that?
Oh no! Am I really going to put this out there just like that? Yup, I guess I am. Here goes: When I was a teen there was a series of books from my church library I enjoyed reading: Love Comes Softly. Yes, you read it correctly, I was a fan of a series that probably … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Who could imagine a love like that?
For the Joy of Pancakes
I know, I know. If we're friends on Facebook or your follow me on Instagram then you may be about sick to your stomach with all the pictures of what has been filling ours.... pancakes 12.days.of.pancake.pictures and now a blog post?! Just think: we've been eating pancakes for 12 days. Not just eating them: prepping, cooking, planning, … Continue reading For the Joy of Pancakes
Thin Moments 