If... There are a lot of "what ifs" and "ifs" in life. A lot of "ifs" we have no idea the answers to. There are even fewer "what ifs" that we have any control over. For all the unknown of the ifs and what ifs we face, they sure have a big impact on our life. Just … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: if…
Wednesdays with Jillene
Wednesdays with Jillene: waiting in the wilderness
We've been blessed to live here onsite at Camp Vick since 2002... 15 years now. There are many things that I know seemingly inside-out.There are many things that strike me anew... and that is a beautiful thing. Micah started school in 2005 and since that point I've seen this view several times a day … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: waiting in the wilderness
Wednesdays with Jillene: seeking things that are “certain”
"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Who really wants to talk about either? And here I go and start a blog post off with this quote? I think it was bit unavoidable for this quote to come to my mind as March first sits firmly in a season … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: seeking things that are “certain”
Wednesdays with Jillene: (I’m not often) speechless
How often do you experience something that leaves you speechless? Me? Well, the title of this post is quite the spoiler . For real, it is a rare occurrence that I am speechless. My friends, Sunday School class, my college roommate, my husband, camp staff, and my boss could tell you I like to talk. … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: (I’m not often) speechless
Wednesdays with Jillene: how to know who you are…
So... I sat staring at a blank document, watching the cursor blink for a while. The task was simple: provide a bio for an upcoming speaking engagement. Or at least it seemed it should have been simple. But the thing is: I have almost achieved professional status at making things more complex than they need … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: how to know who you are…
Wednesdays with Jillene: brave prayers
I'm going to be a bit repetitious here, not really sure if there is any way around that at this moment... because, see... the last few weeks have been a blur? a whirlwind? trying times? full of frustration? yes. all of those. and more. Let's see... with 8 kids and 2 adults X 3 illnesses … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: brave prayers
Wednesdays with Jillene: raise your white flag
so... yeah... raising my white flag over here. Hands in the air surrender going on right now. Some days you come face to face with a fight you can't win, raise your white flag in surrender to realize surrender is always where you need to be. We've been fighting a battle around here for about 3 … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: raise your white flag
Wednesdays with Jillene: legacy
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
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”
Thin Moments 