by Kit | Dec 2, 2018 | Advent Reflections, On Empty-Nesting, On Parenting, Think About these Things
A Vintage Christmas {Advent series, week 1} vintage: of old, recognized, and enduring interest, importance, or quality : CLASSIC The angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you...
by Kit | Oct 19, 2018 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Think About these Things
October ushers in our first icy mornings—and steady winds, punctuated by wild gusts. What few leaves remain on the Aspens seem to never not be in motion. I wonder what’s up with those crusty holdouts, still lodged there, decaying on the branch. Yet so often...
by Kit | Aug 8, 2018 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Mission, On Parenting
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and...
by Kit | May 15, 2018 | On Downsizing, On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Uncategorized
What if Someday was today? Would I have everything I need for all it holds? Would you? Which Someday are you waiting for? Someday we won’t live paycheck to paycheck. Someday I won’t be stupid-busy; then I’ll take care of myself. Someday I’ll...
by Kit | Jun 3, 2017 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Think About these Things
It’s half past seven on her last morning of high school. Our raven-haired woman-girl, who the good Lord brought through fiery trial, will graduate with her peers after all. Today when she bolts across our front threshold, she’ll etch a tombstone for our...