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…
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
Thin Moments 