My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Small Space Living on Jul 15th, 2011
“How do you do it? How do you sleep all three kids in one room?”
I get asked this question…a lot. Honestly, I’m no supermom, so I don’t usually have a good answer. I guess the one thing we had going for us was that our kids have never known anything but sharing a room together. [...]
Did you know that nothing can, or cannot, happen to you without the approval or knowledge of your heavenly Father? Did you know that, when trouble comes, there is someone ultimately in control? Someone who really and truly cares about you and has your best interest in mind. Nothing, nothing, has more power over your [...]
Posted in Life, Small Space Living on Jul 8th, 2011
We’ve lived in our charming little townhome for six years now. When we moved in, Sydney was barely two years old, and I was still wearing Brooklyn in a baby sling. The “plan” was to buy something small and affordable, sell in 2-3 years, buy something bigger with a yard and extra bedroom, add baby [...]
Posted in Life, Small Space Living on Jul 1st, 2011
I’ve decided to take a brief break from some of my “deeper” posts to share with you a glimpse into my little world. Julia, over at Hooked on Houses, posted a story about a family that downsized from their 2500 square foot home to a 320 square foot home. It was intriguing, to say the [...]
(Once upon a time…)
“Early in the morning, as he (Jesus) was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, ‘May you never bear fruit again!’ Immediately the tree withered.” [...]
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
I like happy stories. My favorite part of a movie is usually the opening scene showing a happy family going about their business, innocent and [...]
I successfully delivered three truck loads of old baby clothes, furniture, books, toys and various kinds of paraphernalia to Goodwill today. With the help of my parents, I confidently tackled the most ominous space in our house: the garage. For six years it has taunted me, and I’ve been too wimpy to face the junk. [...]
Posted in Faith, Grace, Life, Ministry, Motherhood on Jun 17th, 2011
Problems. They either get your heart pumping with adrenaline or bring weighty worry.
One thing that I am slow in learning, but growing in just the same, is trusting in the Lord no matter what my outside circumstances – or pending deadlines – look like. God is always in control, and He has never let me [...]
I could hear the squeals and giggles traveling down the hallway this morning. The kids were awake on their first day of Christmas break. Joel offered to get up and take care of breakfast. I started thinking about making the coffee. Then, before we jumped up to start the day, we remembered that my parents [...]
A friend of mine has been going through a difficult season. It seemed that when things couldn’t quite possibly get worse, well…they did. Two days ago God did a miracle in her life. He not only answered a prayer that would effect her present circumstances, but he took care of past issues that were holding [...]
Welcome to my blog. My name is Amy, and I wear a lot of different hats: wife, mother, daughter, sister, missionary, teacher, friend...and the list goes on. Life is a balancing act, and one I do not excel at. I find that each new season brings about more opportunities to learn, grow and allow God to continue the refining work in me. The pages of this blog are a glimpse into the lessons I am learning and the journey I am taking. I hope you enjoy!