This has been a hot, dry summer. The landscape and animals are showing the effects of such a harsh season; in many areas the grass is brown, crops are suffering and animals are seeking refuge indoors. The damage being done may be irreparable for this growing season. Wells are running low, even dry in some … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: heat and drought
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Wednesdays with Jillene: finding joy
Tonight's Wednesdays with Jillene post starts with a shout out to our Camp Vick kitchen staff. Working on facilities staff at a camp is a job filled with more of the same followed up with more of the same with a side of (you guessed it) more of the same. Washing the same dishes, sanitizing … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: finding joy
Wednesdays with Jillene: the weight of “un-forgiveness”
See that orange backpack? Just your common drawstring backpack in so many ways, and yet... not quite. During the day we've been filling that backpack with rocks. Sometimes we add one at a time, others a whole handful. Why? Because, for today, those rocks represent our hurt, anger, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. And today we've … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the weight of “un-forgiveness”
Wednesday’s with Jillene: running to daddy
This little lady did something super cute in church on Sunday. See if you can picture this: it was during the service as the worship band was leading songs. At the time Calah's daddy was singing and playing guitar. She asked me to put her down. Then, with one sly glance in my direction, she … Continue reading Wednesday’s with Jillene: running to daddy
Wednesdays with Jillene: “I am yours”
(Back when we started this blog 4 years ago Josh suggested that I write these posts to continue to share my heart even when camp wasn't open. I guess you could say that if you wanted more "Wednesdays with Jillene" then you could come out at camp and have that time in person.) God is … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “I am yours”
Wednesdays with Jillene: when you feel forgotten
This isn't a good picture. It really isn't. Some of you are wondering why one unread email is problem and are thinking, "What's the big deal with one notification?" While others can't stand a notification and are like, "Woman take care of that right now!" But here's the thing: that email has been there … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when you feel forgotten
Wednesdays with Jillene: for the ones who feel forgotten
So... today has been a full day. I'm almost out of time on this Wednesday but my heart is drawn back again to this phrase: You are not forgotten. While the baby laying in my arms fusses, needing more attention, I face the reality that tonight is not the night for me to write what … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: for the ones who feel forgotten
Wednesdays with Jillene: lead me
I wish we were having a "footprints in the sand" moment but alas our view outside isn't of a beach but a little more like this: Yup, in case you hadn't experienced it yourself, heard people fussing on Facebook, or recently watched the weather I am here to break the news that Western New York … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: lead me
Wednesdays with Jillene: when it’s time to grow
Honestly, I wish I had video of what happened this afternoon since it was a perfect mix of adorable and funny. After lunch Calah and I went outside to play in the snow. After clearing icy build up from the porch I walked down the stairs, over the log and across the lawn. I turned … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when it’s time to grow
Wednesdays with Jillene: time marches on
An argument erupted between 2 of my boys on December 26th. Arguments happen all the time but this one made me smile. How my boys process life is similar, yet different, and sometimes so neat to observe. Joel received this CD as a Christmas gift from church... and he's been playing it nonstop. Or at … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: time marches on
Thin Moments 