The World a Canvas, Part 1
Ever heard the song by the Oh Hellos, “Second Child, Restless Child?” Here are the lyrics so you’ll understand me a little more, or at least this post a bit… See, i was born the second child With a...
View ArticleA Sort of Interview
We may need one of these for Ryan. Photo courtesy of: http://www.onemoregadget.com/carry-on-luggage-you-can-ride-on/ Our version is cheaper, but that thing above has straps… Many friends and family...
View ArticleUpdate on My Mom
There is cancer in my mom’s body. Though I am her daughter and will/would fight for her to make it go away, over the past 3 years I’ve been spending much time in prayer and observation, watching...
View ArticleObedience
Have you ever been disobedient? It’s a word we like to throw around with our children, not even throw it around but use it with firm voices and wish for it with all of our hearts. We camouflage it with...
View ArticleHow do I Pray?
Sometimes I pray like this: (*closing my eyes as I type so it’s prayer and not prose…excuse typos…) Father, I love you! You are good and holy and lovely! You are BIG and I’m NOT! I’m grateful for Your...
View ArticleWhy Wait?
“I’ll run a marathon when I lose 50 lbs.” “We’ll travel when the kids are out of the house.” “I’ll go back to school once my kids are through school.” “When I’m feeling better I’ll do such and such…”...
View ArticleOn Weddings and Funerals
In preparation for my Mom’s memorial (funeral) service, I wrote out more than a dozen pieces, trying to figure out just what to say. Once it was determined I was the one who would be sharing the...
View Article10 Things I Love About Our House
Our realtor asked me to write a list stating 10 things I love about our house, neighborhood, and community in order to share with potential buyers. I thought I’d share it here because for me it’s so...
View ArticleLessons in Perspective
As I’ve been packing for this year of jubilee, a year of uncertainty and excitement and purging and dreaming, it has been a journey of memories, going through every drawer and cupboard, finding...
View ArticleSeries: Practicing His Presence – Guest Post with my daughter
Today as my daughter and I spent time in homeschool praying, reading, and listening to God, He told her something pretty neat. You see, every. single. morning. she says, “What are we doing today?” And...
View ArticleWhat Imprisons You?
(*Warning, if you watch this video, you might cry. Here are the lyrics) I’m wrecked by this video. Like, I’m choking tears back in this public space I’m calling my office today. This song has been on...
View ArticleWho is Invited to the Table?
A year ago when we sold our house and stuff and embarked on this journey as The Graveswolds, God put two words on my heart: GATHER and TABLE. I said, “Really, Lord!? You are teaching us about...
View ArticleI’m the New HGTV Star
Okay, before you read further, I jest. I’m not the new HGTV star, but I have recently put on a new hat, a hard hat at that, and have kind of naturally slid into the role of General Contractor on a...
View ArticleOur Next Adventure
So, I’ve drafted a few versions of this. One is the detailed version that doesn’t leave out any specifics, emotions, or thorough history. Another is the elevator answer. And then there’s this one for...
View ArticleSpeak: Contemplation
Speak love. Speak it with, and without, words. I’ve been contemplating many things for quite some time and the more I keep it in, I feel I may implode. Why have I held these things in rather than go...
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