For Mom, Dec. 10, 2022 And on the 8th day, God looked down at his beautiful world and said “I need someone who can do hard things.” So God made my Mom. God said “I need someone who can haul her heart into everything and never look back. Someone who can paint a wall and stitch … Continue reading God Made My Mom
Author: Brianna
Day in the Life
5:30am: My typical day begins. Mike and I switch off going to our local cross fit-style gym, Armati Collective, in the mornings. We each go 3 days/week, so when it’s my turn, I get dressed and head out the door. Whoever is at home gets up with the little boys (who are early risers!) and … Continue reading Day in the Life
Thoughts on Schools, Jobs, and the Upcoming Generation
A few days back, I had the opportunity to take my kids to a Step Afrika performance at the UW-Green Bay campus. What a vibrant display of culture, physical fitness, and dynamite excitement! The performance was exclusively for students, and the venue seated homeschoolers together in one section. Across the aisle were public school kids … Continue reading Thoughts on Schools, Jobs, and the Upcoming Generation
The One We Lost
I don't say much about the one we lost. I was so young, and it happened so fast. Feeling the excitement and exhaustion of early pregnancy in one moment, then trying to comprehend loss the next. I knew only long enough to fall in love with that baby, and then in a flash, it was … Continue reading The One We Lost
Redwood
It’s hard to imagine how he started out. Little farm boy playing in the fields around. I wish I knew how he began. How did he get here, to be my Dad? And did anyone see it? Did they recognize? Seven times seventy skies, passed over til that shaft of sunlight fell on the seed … Continue reading Redwood
Two Precious Stones 