My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Grace, Life, Motherhood on Sep 9th, 2010
September is one of those crazy, transitional months that I look forward to all through August and then panic and stress out when “the first” finally arrives. I can’t wait to get back into the swing of routine, shuffling kids out the door for school, and the pre-mature glimpses of the approaching fall season. At the same time, [...]
John 8:32
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
When I was a little girl growing up in Kenya, my parents would pack up the family twice a year, and we would head off to a week-long missions retreat. During the day, my parents would sit through business meetings and sessions while the [...]
Sydney was beside herself. As I was pulling away from the carpool pick-up line I couldn’t help but wonder who this little monster was in the back seat of my car. She had asked me if we could go to Starbucks for a girls’ day, and I had said no. I warned her before I dropped her [...]
As I anticipated my return home from vacation I could feel the creative juices swooshing in my head. Sitting still while the waves of the Atlantic crashed at my feet, new insights poured into my mind like the ocean water filling every sandy nook and cranny of the warm, dry beach where I perched like a hungry seagull. I have [...]
I can’t really claim to be an expert of sorts. I’m not a theologian. I’m not a parenting guru. Until recently, I’ve managed to kill all plant life in my keep – no kidding. (I’m just thrilled that tiny green strawberry buds are peeking out from our little garden this year. This…this…is a miracle.) I’m [...]
I’ve had better weeks. This was definitely not one of them.
I make mistakes. In fact, I make a lot of mistakes. If I were to think too long and hard on all the mistakes I’ve made this past week alone, I’m afraid I’d end up drowning in defeat. I’ve made big ones and little ones. Some [...]
One of the things I have had to learn in my blogging venture is that it is never wise to write a post in an emotional state. Whether it be hormones, a bad hair day, or just plain old irritation, writing under such duress is never a good idea. I would call it “emotional writing”. [...]
The journey to find grace doesn’t add up to anything if there aren’t a few real life circumstances to move it from head to heart. The challenge is not so much letting go and embracing freedom (which can be extremely difficult if you’ve been accustomed to seeing God as a great dictator up on his throne), but rather [...]
Posted in Grace, Motherhood on May 28th, 2010
First…Congratulations to Tristan…winner of the Summer Reading Give-Away!
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your favorite must-reads. I’m adding them to my list for sure!
*Sigh*
Let’s just put it this way, when the day starts out with, “Mommy! The tooth fairy forgot to put money under Sydney’s pillow last night!” you know you are kicking the [...]
I have a love/hate relationship with make-up. I love it because it covers up all most of my facial flaws, and adds color so I don’t look nearly as tired as I actually feel. I hate it because it is such a hassle to apply and remove. If I could simply leave my house “as [...]
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!