Monthly Archives: June 2009
Taking Notice.
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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? … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Spiritual Journey
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
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 … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, parenting, Relationships, Spiritual Journey
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 – … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff
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, … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Friendship
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 … Continue reading
Filed under life, Motherhood, parenting
