Journaling Moments
Life is one emotional response after another. Let’s create something good in response.
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The Fourth Stone–Val (Part 3)
For a while, Val had not only discipled me but counseled me. I was going to professional counseling here and there, but Val was my friend and sounding board outside of that professional setting. Still, there was a deep current… Continue reading
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The Fourth Stone–Val (Part 2)
Between the move, the sharp adjustment of financial challenges we faced going from two incomes to one, welcoming a second child, accepting that child as one of the most colicky babies our friends and families had ever seen, and the… Continue reading
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Too Wonderful
What is it about believing in the wonderful that often feels improbable? Five years ago we moved into the farmhouse. That was a big deal. I thought, “Why me, of all people? This feels too good to be true. This… Continue reading
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Creative Work
Some days I’m more creative than others, meaning the wind of creativity blows stronger, the impulse to abandon visible productivity drives me crazy if I don’t listen. I feel panicked, like an opportunity is passing me by, and I cry… Continue reading
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The Rock
Every Easter, as families exit the church building, you’ll hear someone say, “Ope, gotta stop and get your picture by the Maurice and Gwen rock!” My family is no exception. In this photo you can see that we are dressed… Continue reading
12 Stones Farmhouse 