I missed my chance. First autumn here in West Virginia, surrounded by beautiful views and leaves on display. I saw them, those leaves beginning to change. This is the only picture I took as they began to peak, on my cell phone no less.. And yesterday, one tree across the river was all that remained of the … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: entertaning angels
Wednesdays with Jillene
Wednesdays with Jillene: the donut crisis
Did you see this video of my sweet little Iris during a less than sweet little moment? My little lady baby wanted that donut... really badly! She saw that box, the one she couldn't reach, the one I wouldn't go over and give to her, the one that was teasing her from up there on the … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the donut crisis
Wednesdays with Jillene: healing in the scars
Ever been around a group of people who start sharing stories of their scars? I think it is easily one of those situations that turns into one-upping each other. People sure have some crazy stories... a lot of "stupid" stories... pretty miraculous stories... those scars we wear almost like trophies. and then there are those … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: healing in the scars
Wednesdays with Jillene: for what the law was powerless to do…
[It is 11:55... barely any time left in Wednesday. I wasn't sure I would write today. Still wasn't sure as I hit publish on this post. It is long... very long compared to many of my posts. It is hard some days to put into written form what God reveals in a real life Wednesdays … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: for what the law was powerless to do…
Wednesdays with Jillene: you didn’t tell me I couldn’t
Aargh. Did you read the title? Some days the grand total of my response is: I can’t even… and let me tell you, hearing that phrase makes me feel like I can’t even… Child: “You didn’t tell me I couldn’t.” Me: ... Child: (looking triumphant) Me: "What about the word shouldn’t, I’m sure I've said … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: you didn’t tell me I couldn’t
Wednesdays with Jillene: living intentionally
"Boom! I just have to sit down for a minute. That was heavy." And I sat right down. Seriously, the moment deserved nothing less from me. Sometimes you have to stop and sit with the weight of a statement. Those times when God's truth and presence is so heavy you need to sit with it … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: living intentionally
Wednesdays with Jillene: “that’s where home will be…”
"We're going home." Seems pretty straight forward, yes? Doesn't always seem that way though. Over the past week For a few months now I've had to pause and intentionally use the word home and conversely stop and refrain from using it as well. I guess preparing for and then living through a big move will do … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “that’s where home will be…”
Wednesdays with Jillene: searching for signal
So it is proudly said that West Virginia is "almost heaven" and I'm seeing their point: the views are spectacular, the people friendly...For real, the mountain beauty is a sight to behold. I wish I'd been using my camera instead of just my cell phone. *Shocker alert* I have't had my real camera out yet. … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: searching for signal
Wednesdays with Jillene: the point of no return
I was watching some kids on the challenge course yesterday when I heard the phrase that's been echoing through my thoughts for the last few days: "Point of no return." point of no return noun 1. a point at which an irreversible commitment must be made to an action, progression, etc 2. a point in … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the point of no return
Wednesdays with Jillene: living in freedom
For the last 15 years I've been able to say, "I live in Freedom." I'm pretty sure I snicker each time too. It's fun to live in a township named "Freedom" for a couple reasons. 1- Sometimes I say it imagining that municipality borders mean nothing to me. 2- The Camp Vick mailing address is in … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: living in freedom
Thin Moments 