August in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 3
Thursday appears to have disappeared from my memory -- at least, I have no photos of that day. I dimly recall Doug and Sarah coming over to Vicki's house that…
August in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 2
One of the most delightful serendipities of changing the dates of this trip up north was the fact that we were in town during the annual Concordia College Cobber Corn…
August in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 1
I am finally able to sit down to my blog and write a little about my reflections at the end of an unusual summer. Our family has traditionally made a…
Gifts
Before I up and leave town, I want to say some things about today. Thing One: This is a heart-full of lovely people. Each one is a gift for…
Accomplishments a la bullet points
A proper list of things I accomplished this week might include the following: Some school with my high schoolers; Lots of reading to the toddler; Managing my life from the…
The heart of man disposeth his way:
... but the Lord must direct his steps. -- Psalm 16:9 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA) It was Saturday morning. For the last 5 weeks, that has meant an early…
Fun with Jovi
Jovi was back on Sunday, and in fine form. He's getting around and scooting as quick as can be, plus pulling himself up and…
New Puppy!
Yesterday we had to take our sweet Gwinnie to the vet for her shots. She was excited to get out of the house and go somewhere in the car, and…
Jovi
Paul and I have been extravagantly blessed with the children God has placed in our lives, both our own as well as all the neighborhood kids who are our God-children. It…
Spending ALL the money!
It only takes a spark to get a fire going, they say... well, to tweak the phrase, it only takes one trip to the college bookstore with two college students…