I go through all the boys notebooks at the end of each school year and keep a sampling of what they’ve done. Lewis’ stories often inspire laughter. But this rare gem brought tears. I was scared too, Mr. Lewis. Â And what I wanted most in the world was to protect you from the fear I…… Continue reading When I Was Scared by Lewis Harms
Tag: God is Good
Breast Cancer and Tree Houses
One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today Corey and I closed on our tree house. (Sometimes I name my houses 🙂 ) These two things don’t seem connected, but they bookend a chapter in the same story. Building/Moving/Selling/Moving is woven into the fabric of our family life. Many of our decisions are weighed…… Continue reading Breast Cancer and Tree Houses
Thanking God (and John Piper) at Inspire a Fire
The topic at Inspire a Fire this month is thankfulness. Many of you have already read this letter I wrote to John Piper, but I felt it worthy of being my “thankful” post this month. I can’t read it without an overwhelming feeling of thankfulness and love for my Savior who cares for me in…… Continue reading Thanking God (and John Piper) at Inspire a Fire
Checking Things Off the Post Cancer To-Do List
Just before my exchange surgery in July, I posted 6 things I planned to do with my post cancer-invasion self. So here I am to brag that I’ve accomplished all but one 🙂 (Backpacking requires some wilderness and a trail, both of which Central Iowa is a little short on, so that one’s gonna have to wait.)…… Continue reading Checking Things Off the Post Cancer To-Do List
Enveloped in Light
Sweet saturating sunshine  Remind me always of how Jesus enveloped us in light even when days were dark.