little stories in light of the big story
Life is short, it's true. But boy, it can be hard sometimes. We are living in strange and confusing times. Universities are closing, borders are locking down, and everyone seems to have the answer to all questions regarding the pandemic. The confusing part is that everyone's answers are different and while we all think we're [...]
Before the sun creeps up behind the trees in our yard, she's awake. Some days she's making breakfast. Some days she's reading her Bible. Some days she's rocking a sick baby. Some days she's praying her heart out. Some days, she's just sitting with her coffee on her back porch listening to the birds. But [...]
We were watching The Two Towers last night, and I cried. I don't think crying in that movie is uncommon, especially for my fellow women, but last night was different. I didn't cry for Frodo and Sam, I cried for myself. My tears were for this real world, not for Middle-Earth. I was the one [...]
Dear Memaw, I wish you were here right now, sitting across from me. I wish I could have known your laughter and smile or your humor that I've heard so much about. I wish I could've seen you in person, with your short stature and realize that my 5'3" body is a little picture of [...]
It's the warmest winter in our small town since the 80's and my southern heart is not complaining. There is no snow on the ground, no ice scrapers being pulled out when we leave the house, and the sun is shining brightly. The weather outdoors mirrors that inside of me. Warm, bright, and hopeful. All [...]
There is something incredibly natural and soothing about a baby sleeping peacefully in the arms of the one caring for him, and this morning something very convicting. He does not raise his head to question whether my grip is strong enough to hold him if he squirms. He does not hold onto me as if [...]
Dear local church, you are a blessing. Every Sunday morning, I stand in your midst and hear your voices raised to praise the King. I hear His truths preached from the pulpit. I see smiles and tears, I see rejoicing and mourning. I see you, local church. I see you young families and your little [...]
The morning light was still hours away from creeping through our windows yesterday morning when I woke up and stumbled downstairs to the coffee pot at five o'clock. Rubbing my eyes thoroughly and rummaging through the fridge to find the creamer helped wake me up and by the time I curled up in my usual [...]
Our backyard is full of trees that seem to burst with life and greenery in the summertime. There is a little cove in the back right corner where the branches seem to envelop two teal lawn chairs and when you sit up there, watching the sun fade behind the house, it's pure magic. The squirrels [...]
I went on a walk today and felt a few crisp leaves crunch beneath my feet. Summer is almost gone, and autumn will be here before we know it. You may have noticed how little I've been here on the blog these last few months. It wasn't planned, at least not at first. Life simply [...]
