It has become a family tradition that Sweet Man and I take the boys – at some point during the Christmas season – to see an Epic film.. The Hobbit, Star Wars, etc. This year we went to see Rogue … Continue reading →
What if I told you that being sad, or filled with heartache at Christmas is not a failure of belief, but instead a holy invitation to longing? What if I sad that bittersweet is the perfect word that sums … Continue reading →
Be patient with yourselves, my friends. This is my Thanksgiving wish for you. That you will be patient with yourself. That you will not expect perfection from yourself, or your pie, our your family. That you will not put all … Continue reading →
I had just laid down for a nap when I got this voice text from Nathan: “You should come look again.” Now, usually I would ten shades of irritated for being called outside right as I was lying down for a nap. … Continue reading →
One of the questions I get asked a lot is if I could please recommend resources for those who are new to celebrating the Liturgical Calendar/Church Year at home, which is something you would think I would be prepared to do. … Continue reading →
I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence; Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul. Psalm … Continue reading →
At long last we have chickens! Again! If had told me two years ago that it would take us this long to be ready for our first Preservation Acres flock I would have slapped you and wept for days. Y’all … Continue reading →
Last weekend I threw Nathan (aka Sweet Man) a surprise 40th Birthday Shindig. And it was an amazing afternoon spent with some of our oldest and dearest friends, many of whom we had not seen in a decade. Here is … Continue reading →
Do you remember that scene in Anne of Green Gables when Matthew buys all that sugar because he is too embarrassed to buy Anne the dress with the puffed sleeves? Do you remember when Marilla is dividing the sugar into … Continue reading →
One of the blessing’s -in-disguise of this summer was our impromptu Independence Day celebration at Preservation Acres! In between funerals (such a bizarre statement, I know) two of my siblings and parts of their families were able to come on over … Continue reading →
