And the tide rolled out… Posted on April 23, 2008 By pamela It seems that for the last several weeks the tide has come in and gone out stronger and higher day by day. It seems that in all the get up, clean up, wash up, hurry up, make more food and clean it all up and put it all away… lather, rinse, repeat another day, we’ve just barely kept pace with all the demands of the day. And then the tide rolled out… I’ve been in bed the last couple of days… cough-cough-cough-ing. I was in almost a panic as I thought — with dread — that I was entering another bout with pneumonia. It’s been three-plus years since I last had pneumonia and several years since that episode. It’s always sort of stunning to me to get sick like that — Whaaat?? Noooo. not. this. And then for weeks I battle the giant. Well, this current sickness has not actually been much of a surprise as I’ve sort of been shelving it for a few weeks – visitors and guests have brought different gifts… some in our family have accepted the gifts (colds, flu, achy bodies, coughs) and all have been short-lived gifts. It’s sort of been like: sorry, no time for that right now, come back later. It did. Ahhhhhhhhh for this little laptop. thank you, wes. my story
30 Favourite Things #6 Posted on March 6, 2009 Of all the things I’ve done in the last year, I think climbing Mt. Pilchuck was probably my favourite personal accomplishment — or, at least it’s something I’m most glad I did. Through all the years of pregnancies and nursing babies, tending the home, homeschooling the children and church related… Read More
intentional or haphazard… Posted on April 15, 2008 When days are busy, there’s just no way around it — not everything gets done that ought to have been done – but haphazard or intentional (or vice versa) what’s really most important usually does (get done – even if poorly). That’s how things have been or have seemed in… Read More
The First Seat on the Right Side of the Center Aisle Posted on October 28, 2012October 28, 2012 I wrote the following a few years after our firstborn son was married in 1998. Thinking back on that day, reflecting on all that’s transpired and all that’s happening currently, I decided to get this out and reread it. The same mama, similar feelings, better understanding… as plans are underway… Read More
Pamela, praying for your recovery! I know how difficult it is for our families when mom is down for the count…hahaha Take it easy and have a cup of tea. Love and blessings, Vikki