It really gave me pause as I read this post-it from my 14 year old. I slowly opened my Bible to Romans 5... I think giving myself a moment to catch up to the weight of her Bible Study reflection. Even though I knew what I'd read, it still hit me again. Peace and Hope … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: for the joy set before him…
Wednesdays with Jillene: dusty
We may have packed up our Christmas tree yesterday but I'm still thinking about ornaments. 1- The word ornament is really weird to spell... At least for my 4th grader. Elanor had it as a December vocabulary word so I've seen all the incorrect phonetic spelling variations... 2- Iris was so good with not touching … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: dusty
Wednesdays with Jillene: all that is gold does not glitter
Much to my husband's chagrin, there is a lot of glitter at Christmastime. To say that he isn't a fan of glitter is an understatement, it just might be one of the few things he actually uses the word hate regarding. The darn stuff gets all over and it never goes away. From clothing, to decorations, ornaments, and Christmas … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: all that is gold does not glitter
Wednesdays with Jillene: worth the risk
"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 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 the … 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
