I read in the book of Genesis in the Bible that God spoke things into existence. He said, “Let there be Light.” And there was Light. But I’m not sure He spoke everything into existence. I was pondering this thought of God speaking Creation into being as I traipsed through the woods behind my in-laws […]
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Hidden Costs of Running
When I started running a year ago, I started to in part because 1. I lost a bet with the Narrator and 2. my doctors told me to get active again and 3. I thought running would be a cheap and easy way to fulfill #1 and #2. After all, you only need shorts, a […]
New Signs
We are settled. It feels nice to say that. 95% of the boxes are unpacked – the rest probably will just stay packed since it’s sentimental type stuff. The walls are all painted except for the laundry and 2 bathrooms. There are even pictures and decorations on the wall. It’s been fun to unpack everything […]
Home
It’s hard to believe it, but our 14 month transition is over, and we’re finally settled into our own place again. We closed two weeks ago today, and the days have flown by in a flurry of paint and unboxing. I feel so blessed beyond words. Our new place is so much more than I […]
Politics according to a 5-year-old
We were gathering opinions for where we should go to dinner tonight when this conversation erupted in the backseat: T-Rex: Chick-fil-a! (his response every time we ask him where he wants to eat) Little Miss: There aren’t any Chick-fil-a’s in Michigan remember? T-Rex: Chick-fil-a! Little Miss: We don’t have Chick-fil-a in Michigan because the governor […]
Finish line flag
I’m finishing up a year long transitional marathon, and I think I can see the finish line. There’s a flag of high speed internet waving at me. The privacy of my own master bathroom is calling my name, urging me to finish strong. Granite countertops gleam like a finisher’s medal, with stainless steel appliances rounding […]