Time to hit the books

Time to hit the books

Printable Version The three-page list of school supplies was daunting. Of course, there were the regular culprits: “pencils, scissors, and glue.” But as my eyes continued skimming down the list, “painted beans?” Was I really translating that...
Time to hit the books

L-O-V-E

Printable Version The letter “e” was not quite sure which word it wanted to belong to, which consequently left the letter “u” solitarily floating in the bottom right corner. The resulting message in bright red crayon read, “I love yoe u.” The jagged edges of the paper...
Time to hit the books

The Hands of Time

Printable Version It was Christmas morning in 1999. My siblings and I eagerly gathered on the living room floor, awaiting our parents. Twinkling lights adorned every corner, and the gingerbread houses from the evening before proudly stood on the kitchen table...
He Heard My Voice

He Heard My Voice

Printable Version The cool November evening ushered us in, and we squeezed into the pew for the first time as a family of five. As the Thanksgiving Praise service began, I mentally started to tick through the many blessings of this year. Then, the words to Psalm...
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice 

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice 

Printable Version At five and four, both boys believe themselves to be avid bakers. The emphasis on that sentence should definitely be on the word “believe.” So one afternoon, Landon and Nana decided to make pumpkin spice cookies. I partially listened in from...
Sweeter and Sweeter

Sweeter and Sweeter

Printable Version It’s birthday month in our house. I believe every family has one. You know, the month when it seems like every uncle, brother, and cousin was born. As a child, I thought this was the best month, with never-ending candy from all the colorful...