I am often thought of as a perfectionist. Everything has to be perfect. I follow all rules. Whether anyone is watching or not. No one needs to babysit me or wonder if I will do what I am asked. I don’t play favorites. I don’t bend the rules. For anyone. I teach 18 month olds … Continue reading Rule Follower
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea????
I know that I am taller than the average person. So even the tallest water fountains make me bend over to get a drink. It's one of the many reasons why I always carry a water bottle with me. But this? Really?!? Who thought this was a good idea? It is literally shorter than the … Continue reading Who Thought This Was a Good Idea????
The Maker of the Mountains Is with You | Desiring God
When we feel small, vulnerable, and afflicted, God comes to us — not only as our strong Redeemer and merciful Savior, but as our faithful Creator. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-maker-of-the-mountains-is-with-you How appropriate this topic is for now. A time when states are starting to open back up after quarantine. For those who have been personally … Continue reading The Maker of the Mountains Is with You | Desiring God
The Abused Mind
I've kind of run out of new things to watch because I have had so much time to watch during quarantine. Yet somehow I have had such full days that I can't do much in the evening, unless it is mindless and doesn't require much thinking. So I turn on Disney+ and pick something that … Continue reading The Abused Mind
Formerly Known as Male and Female: God, Beauty, and the Gender Unicorn | Desiring God
One of the most powerful ways for us to promote the truth and beauty of Christ today is to celebrate the manhood of men and the femininity of women.— Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/formerly-known-as-male-and-female I'm slightly scared to post something so controversial. But being a teacher, this hit really close to home for me and I am … Continue reading Formerly Known as Male and Female: God, Beauty, and the Gender Unicorn | Desiring God
Where is all the $$$$ coming from?
COVID-19 has created many situations many of us never thought would ever occur to us. I never thought I would be on furlough / unemployment while still having a job to go back to once everything opened up. Furlough to me was always what missionaries went on for 6 months to a year so they … Continue reading Where is all the $$$$ coming from?
Smell of rain
I love the smell of rain. The smell of wind and coming rain combined. I love how the trees get blown by the wind when a storm comes in. How everything kind of goes still. With anticipation. Expectation. It seems like everything is charged, even though there is no movement. The eerie silence. Broken only … Continue reading Smell of rain
Disney Land Paris Show
This is amazing! So well done. So well timed. Seamless transitions. The effects match the music perfectly. Well done Paris. I think it is actually better being able to see this video than being there in person because you get the whole view. Disney hits another one out of the park! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTjnO9EQwOw&feature=youtu.be
What Makes Any Marriage Difficult: Three Questions to Help Yours Grow | Desiring God
Living with a spouse can be difficult because we each so easily see each other’s sin. Yet in doing so, we also can see more of God’s grace.— Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-makes-any-marriage-difficult
You Were Happy to Be Mom: Six Reasons to Arise and Bless Her | Desiring God
Mother’s Day invites us to remember not only the virtues that mothers share with fathers, but also those particular glories that belong especially to mom.— Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-were-happy-to-be-mom May this be true of me someday if I ever become a mom. May I truly cherish and treasure the gift that God meant it to be.
Heaven is my Home 