"You have to decide that it is worth the risk. Worth what you will give up. Worth what you might lose. Worth what someone could say about you. Worth the time you'll sacrifice. Worth all the potential risks." Is it worth the risk? Maybe it's because of my occupation aaaannnnnd probably a lot more than just … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: worth the risk
Giving thanks
Thanksgiving day is here! A time for family, friends, fun, food with a side of thankfulness for good measure. I haven't always been a big fan of holidays like thanksgiving. I struggled with the feeling that the day was a little fake and forced. But after reading Ann Voskamp's book I started to see things … Continue reading Giving thanks
Wednesdays with Jillene: choosing to give thanks
It wasn't that long ago that a new Redbox appeared only a few miles from my house. Too say I was excited is an understatement. Micah can tell you that my gasp/shriek of joy as I spotted the new box as he pulled the van into the Dollar General parking lot had him a little … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: choosing to give thanks
Wednesdays with Jillene: called to shine
"It's time to go. Because, the thing is, we were never meant to stay here forever." funny thing is: those words seem to fit more circumstances than I realize... Most recently I spoke them as the New York State ABY Convention came to a close. I wasn't being heartless. Believe me, I felt the weight … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: called to shine
Wednesdays with Jillene: looking at the leaves
Lily went walking over to this tree. The whole crew of us had set out and about on a hike and we were all walking quickly in the other direction so I turned and called, "Lily, what are you doing?" I saw her hands move as she replied but I couldn't hear her answer above … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: looking at the leaves
Wednesdays with Jillene: entertaning angels
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: 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
Generosity and Hospitality
[In many ways this post is WAY overdue and VERY inadequate.] Bigg Riggs Ramp Mustard and a guide to The Appalachian Outpost... yup folks, that right there is generosity and hospitality (with a good dose of humor) rolled into one. The "Next Big Narraway Adventure" has been an overwhelming process on many fronts. But one … Continue reading Generosity and Hospitality
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…
Thin Moments 