🌼 Here’s a short but honest gathering of what I’ve been thinking about this last month. As always, thank you for reading and being a part of my online community. Feeling the value in noticing our thoughts, recording our experiences, and the impact our stories have on one another. I’m reading a couple of wonderful books…. [Read More]
Thirteen Thoughts in July…
That Evening Wind
The tops of the trees sway with the afternoon wind. It’s a quiet movement, one that requires you to look in order to notice the sway. It’s good to be noticing things like this. / / / The door to the game cupboard has been left open, evidence of children rummaging and an activity chosen… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Cards Your Kids Will Love
Hello, hello! And, happy Monday to each of you. With Valentine’s Day upon us later this week, I have a very sweet listing in my new Etsy shop, Glory and Mountains. Printable Valentine’s Day cards, 16 unique designs This printable kit is so fun for kids of all ages! As a mama to five kids,… [Read More]
Morning Whispers
The washer whirls and the dryer hums, Moving in quiet competition. The kitchen lights are turned down low, While the morning sky holds tints of winter blue. In the living room, swaddled girls are held. Sleepy breaths stir the air, And morning whispers float around. Toasted bread and creamy coffee, One more serving, please? The… [Read More]
The Books I Read in 2024
As I sit down to write in my journal, I record the books I’ve read throughout the year. I would never remember them all if I didn’t ;) And at the end of each year, it surprises me how many books I was actually able to read! This year was a year of coming up… [Read More]
Thirteen Thoughts in December…
Click here to see previous “Thirteen Thoughts” posts :) baby Josiah, taken July 2023 ^ ^ Feeling blessed because of Christ. Even through the hard times, there is so much to be thankful for because I am not alone. Christ is with me. This has been the wildest two years of our marriage/family. I paused my… [Read More]
The Warmth of Motherhood
Today, she noticed the warmth of motherhood. The growing up.The new routines.The leaning in.The stepping back. That special smile.New muscles gained.The simple silence.More joyful noises. A noticed sunrise.A release of strong will.More questions written.More thanks proclaimed. The hugs that linger.The growth that’s invisible.The silent prayers.The shouted prayers! An unexpected verse.A glimmer of hope, this season… [Read More]
Our Seventh Year Homeschooling: What’s Different, and What’s the Same
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV September 3, 2024, Monday. I hear my alarm chiming quietly, and that’s how I knew it was time to start the day. Even though two of my boys were already outside playing (they made a… [Read More]
Introducing: the Glory and Mountains shop
Years ago, like literally 16 years ago, I started an Etsy shop called Gussy Sews. It was 2008 and I had just discovered the handmade scene of Etsy. Etsy was still a new concept, and designing a zipped pouch with ruffles on the front (to hold my purse essentials) was my newest creative project. I… [Read More]
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