White stacks of steam rise up from the waters that stretch out from below us. Perched atop the bluff I stand watching the massive body of water sink into it's wintery state. Candles on the table twinkle in the dim light of the early sunset. At the flip of a switch our tree comes to … Continue reading Sparkle
Author: Brianna
While You’re in Africa
While you are in Africa, I will be here. I will be here. Doing all the things here requires. Like waking up with the little one long before the sun rises. And teaching the five year old to read one letter at a time. Begging a child to eat half a sandwich for dinner, while … Continue reading While You’re in Africa
Broken-in vs. Worn-out
I've been feeling restless. Out of place. Like something is not right. As people we are made to flourish, designed from the beginning to thrive. To last. But for too long life has not felt alive. It has not felt wide and open and like I can breathe. I mostly ignored it. That nagging feeling in my soul … Continue reading Broken-in vs. Worn-out
On Morning Sickness
This summer was slow. The days dragged on and I felt as though I was wilting. Maybe it was the intense heat of living in the high desert. Maybe it was misery of nausea that lasted all day and night. Probably both. Are you one of those lucky women who barely noticed just a few … Continue reading On Morning Sickness
Three Precious Stones
There is a third precious stone in our midst. A pebble, really. For it is still so small, barely perceptible. But life is surely there. Already the River is weaving and spinning, etching a unique design into this tiny being. As the midwife announces that everything seems normal so far, I think no baby is normal. … Continue reading Three Precious Stones
Two Precious Stones 