A gunman opens fire on hundreds. A driver crushes dozens with a truck. Fires rage threatening life and ways of life. Rains beat down leaving thousands homeless, stranded in knee-deep filthy water. The air fills with smoke. The water oozes from every crevice. The blood pools at our fingertips. And in the aftermath of a … Continue reading In the Aftermath
Author: Brianna
The Faith of our Fathers
Outside it was only late afternoon, but already dark in the mid-December sky. Tremendous amounts of snow silenced our our neighborhood, downy banks lining the streets. And as the sky cleared, bitter cold set in. This snow would stay a while. My dad bundled us up, zipping us into snowsuits and tieing our boots to … Continue reading The Faith of our Fathers
The Mindset of Solo-Parenting
My husband often travels for his job, and his work is such that when he travels, he is mostly unavailable to me. He tries--God bless him he tries! He knows how tough it can be and how much I just need to hear his voice sometimes. But the demands of his job are high, his … Continue reading The Mindset of Solo-Parenting
Our First Homeschool Year
I pictured a cute little table, with small chairs, and a colorful rug underfoot. The walls were lined with shelves filled with wonderful books, vibrant pieces of art, and bins of sensory toys made from organic wood. In the corner we would have pillows on the floor for reading and a few lamps to provide … Continue reading Our First Homeschool Year
Mending
A wide, gummy smile bursts across your little round face. No teeth. Sparse hair. Big dark eyes. And all I see is delight. Happiness. Pure joy that I am your Mom. In the early days I worried for you. Isn't that what moms do best? I worried my sorrow would hurt you. I didn't know … Continue reading Mending
Two Precious Stones 