Our little Elanor is now the proud owner of her own pair of glasses. She's been in need for a while. Friday was the day of her eye appointment and she was so very excited! Can't you tell?! During her eye exam it was quickly apparent that her glasses were going to have a relatively strong prescription considering … Continue reading sometimes you don’t know how much you can’t see
Wednesdays with Jillene: “What do you want?”
"What do you want?" What a question! The intent of the asking evident in inflection. Tone shows whether the inquiry is sincere in discerning or if it is it is asked out of interrupted frustration. How many times do I wish someone would just ask me what I want? How many times am I asked … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “What do you want?”
the temptation of freedom and independence
This little lady... crazy how fast time flies. Doesn't seem possible she is almost 3. But it's true. And, let me tell you, 2 turning 3 is a rough place to be. Growing by leaps and bounds while running into every boundary and falling down along the way. See her face? This is the face of … Continue reading the temptation of freedom and independence
Wednesdays with Jillene: if…
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…
Iris turns 1! Look back a year.
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
Thin Moments 