The Sacred Sink

Happy fall!   Well, almost. 🙂  Last year we had so much fun at a local apple orchard that we knew it would be an annual event.   This is still early in the season, so yesterday’s bounty only included McIntosh and Paulared’s, but that was fine with us!   I suspect we’ll be making another … Read more

Bebo Norman is a gifted singer/songwriter with a powerful new song.   The story behind it is equally as moving.  Here he is explaining the beauty of redemption and his personal story behind the song:  Romans 8:38-39 “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither … Read more

This weeks marks #34 on the pregnancy calendar!    Hard to believe I’ll be considered full term in 4 weeks.    I’m hoping our little bundle arrives right on time though,  which would allow me to be on maternity leave up to Christmas.   That leaves 6 more weeks to go until my due date … Read more

About 7 years ago, my husband salvaged this little bonsai tree.  He was working at Home Depot and they were about to throw it out because it was “beyond help.”   Jim intervened, took the bonsai home and nursed it back to vibrant life.    It’s been going strong ever since.  That is, until I … Read more

I have a confession to make….we know the sex of our baby!    If you’ve been following the blog, you know I did NOT want to find out, and that plan was going well until 5-6 weeks ago when I had to have a second ultrasound.  I went by myself just for a quick, routine … Read more

Here we are,  8 months pregnant!    I’m still feeling great, thanks be to God!   I’m not due until October 25th and in some respects that still feels pretty far off, but then again 32 weeks seems to have crept up so fast, I know the next 8 will likely go by quickly!  As … Read more

This summer has flown by and it’s hard to believe Labor Day is right around the corner.   This season has been unusual with being in Poland, welcoming a new family member, and preparing for another. 🙂   For the past 6 months or so, I have felt so discombobulated, and now that I feel I’m finally … Read more

And…we’re off!   The boys started school, back at St. Paul’s this week.   Gabriel and Grant’s first day was Wednesday, Garrett will start on Friday.    This photo was taken on the fly after school.   I’m not happy with the foggy quality but at least it’s a record of the day, and these days that’s good enough … Read more

This week brought my first-ever attempt at making homemade bread.   My friend Jen has been raving about “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day” and she promised it was easy, so I had to try it.   My book is slightly different in that it has whole grain recipes, some with gluten-free ingredients, etc.  The first step … Read more

30 Weeks!   10 more to go.  Although my belly is getting larger by the day, I’m still enjoying the pregnancy and the miracle of our “surprise.”:)      In the years we hoped and prayed that God would bless us with another child, I had time to really think about what I would do, should we ever have that chance.  … Read more