by Kit | Mar 27, 2021 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Mission, On Parenting
With the dreaded medical procedure behind me, I roll back the bedcovers feeling confident. My mind’s still pleasantly misted from the anesthesia and the doc had good news. I should have no trouble sleeping tonight. But nope. Hours later I’m like a flailing fish...
by Kit | Dec 2, 2018 | Advent Reflections, On Empty-Nesting, On Parenting, Think About these Things
A Vintage Christmas {Advent series, week 1} vintage: of old, recognized, and enduring interest, importance, or quality : CLASSIC The angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you...
by Kit | Oct 19, 2018 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Think About these Things
October ushers in our first icy mornings—and steady winds, punctuated by wild gusts. What few leaves remain on the Aspens seem to never not be in motion. I wonder what’s up with those crusty holdouts, still lodged there, decaying on the branch. Yet so often...
by Kit | Aug 8, 2018 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Mission, On Parenting
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and...
by Kit | May 15, 2018 | On Downsizing, On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Uncategorized
What if Someday was today? Would I have everything I need for all it holds? Would you? Which Someday are you waiting for? Someday we won’t live paycheck to paycheck. Someday I won’t be stupid-busy; then I’ll take care of myself. Someday I’ll...
by Kit | Aug 5, 2017 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Whatever is Lovely
Recently I retired as a full-time mommy. In fact, I’m thinking of donating my crown to the Museum of Natural Hilarity 😉 . Our youngest still occupies a bedroom. But as a working girl and college freshman, she no longer occupies as much of my attention. So now...
