Here’s is what I’m noticing. I’m not noticing. Not lately. I’m not noticing the dimple on Anna’s left cheek. the way John Henry still snuggles up to his Moosie and Mimi. the way Kris’ hand rests tenderly on my knee. the little things. That really are the big things. I generally try to be intentional [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 29, 2009
Before You Pick Your Mate…
My very good friend (and a super cool pastor at EWC), Will Doss, asked a very good question last night. He said, “What is one trait you would tell your son or daughter to look for in a spouse?” I answered with a broad “someone with a heart after God.” I just tend to believe [...]
June 23, 2009
It’s Easier To Bridle A Horse.
Here are a few more pics of Anna’s horse camp adventure: When I first saw Anna on this big horse by her little self, I was slightly fearful. After all, how could someone so small control such a large animal? It reminded me of how James tells us it’s easier to bridle a horse than [...]
June 22, 2009
These Boots Were Made For Ridin’.
It’s officially summer. Hence, my laziness in writing today. I mean, it’s the heat. It’s sweltering. And, it makes me want to turn down the A/C to arctic temps, snuggle up to a ridiculously long movie like Benjamin Buttons, and eat a box of Junior Mints. Anyhoo, here is a glimpse of Anna’s horse camp [...]
June 19, 2009
Guest Blog: Barbara Goss
Randomness Readers, it is with the greatest of honors I give you my mama today. Love her. Lu-huv her. Take it away, Mom. Do You Know Him as Father? I would like to thank Dusty for giving me this opportunity to be a guest on her blog. I do not take this lightly. I consider [...]
June 18, 2009
Sometimes, I Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me.
As you may or may not know. I Twitter. I love The Twitter. Every once in a while, I read a tweet (that’s Twitter talk for a status update) that captures my attention. Yesterday, Michael Thurston (a.k.a. Mike T – youth pastor extraordinaire of EWC) said, “feels like God is watching me. In a good [...]
June 17, 2009
Lessons In Horse Riding and Other Things.
Anna began horse camp on Monday. Here she is getting ready for her first day. She’s enjoyed her week so far. So has John Henry. When we dropped Anna off yesterday morning, he said, “Got rid of her.” Of course, two hours later, he was asking me how much longer until we picked her up. [...]
June 16, 2009
Nothing Can Separate Us.
I read this last night before nodding off to sleep. I’ve read it many times before. But, this time it just pierced me. 35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in [...]
June 15, 2009
Friends, Bacon, & Fly Hats.
I just know you’ve waited with bated breath on what we four girls did on our little getaway. I just know you have. No? Well, it was fun. We laughed. A lot. Just like I said we would. Here is a fabulous picture of the four two of us. I tried to get everyone in [...]
June 12, 2009
A Weighty Issue.
*Originally posted April 16, 2008 Anna: “What’s this?” Mommy: “A scale. It tells you how much you weigh. Do you wanna stand on it?” Anna: “No.” Mommy: “Me either.” I can somewhat understand the weight obsession….just not fully. Granted, I have a pair of jeans, you know, the “skinny jeans” that help me gauge my [...]
