Homophones are fun... and obnoxious. Great amusement can result from their intentional use and (often) unintended misuse. When it comes to learning spelling, homophones can be a source of intense frustration. For the purposes of understanding in the flow of conversation, homonyms are even worse. ho·mo·phone ˈhäməˌfōn,ˈhōməˌfōn/ noun each of two or more words having … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: homophones, for the times you say one thing when really you should mean the other
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Wednesdays with Jillene: do you trust me?
My Ellie... Our type A, planner, organizer, have.to.know.how.everything.is.gonna.work.out little lady is having a rough go of being nine years old. Life is sure meeting her straight on with opportunities to stretch her character and grow in maturity... or not. It really is up to her and how she chooses to respond. Small interaction to show … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: do you trust me?
Wednesdays with Jillene: the dress (check in)
Did you think I'd forgotten? Did you forget? A little more than 4 months ago I wrote this post called: the dress. Near the very end of that there post I said: Easter is still about 4 months out. Let’s check back then, on her dress situation… sure, but more so on us… Let’s check back in on … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the dress (check in)
Wednesdays with Jillene: seeing the trees
Sigh... not another tree picture! Yuppers! You betcha. In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a fan of trees and trying to capture their beauty in photos. (You should see my photo app! I just did a quick scan and I have tree pictures for every season!) This was a photo I took yesterday as … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: seeing the trees
Wednesdays with Jillene: I couldn’t help but notice
"Mom, why you's hands blue?" ~Calah "What happened to your hands? They are blue!" ~Joel Turning my hands over in hers, over and over and over again... looking quizzically at me. ~Iris "Um... Mom? You do know your hands are blue, right?" ~Elanor "I couldn't help but notice that your hands are blue. What's up … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: I couldn’t help but notice
Wednesdays with Jillene: how many times?
Um... my house is filled with "How many times...?" How many times... ...have I washed this same dish? ...do I have to sweep the floor? ...will it be my job to load the dishwasher? ...did I ask you not to yell? ...have you lost your glasses? ...will you ask me that same question? This was … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: how many times?
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…
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
Thin Moments 