Bundle of Thanksgiving Joy

A post from Annie about my adorable new niece: “My Thanksgiving turkey has just come out of the oven, making me the single-most blessed mama of all time, I think.” “Magdalena Ann came into this world Wednesday evening, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz, and measuring 20 inches. She’s my tiny little thing!” “Sitting in my easy chair, rocking my precious Lena (so we’re calling her), I find myself a bit overwhelmed with thankfulness on this particular... Read More

Getting Ahead of Thanksgiving

We tried to wait… We tried not to start celebrating Christmas until Thanksgiving was over… We didn’t quite make it. In my defense, I had promised the kids a cupcake decorating party. When I went to buy cupcake supplies… there was the Christmas baking display already, looking irresistibly festive. It’s a challenge, giving thanksgiving its due space before jumping ahead to the gifts. Like putting the cart before the horse… we’re putting... Read More

Thanksgiving for Remembering

“Take a turkey out to lunch Let him sit right down and munch But don’t say a word to that silly old bird About… you know… Thanksgiving Day — Oops! I gave it away! Gobble, gobble, gobble!” Nutmeg danced around the living room a couple days ago, high on the song she had learned and the Pilgrim hat she had made at school. This is the first Pilgrim hat ever to come home to our house from school. It is a Thanksgiving for remembering. Three Thanksgivings... Read More

Poem: Delivered

The poem below was born out of my growing understanding of the threads woven through countless ancient stories and prophecies… like clues to hidden treasure. The mystery of rebirth must be one of the greatest hidden treasures ever. Where did Jesus get the concept of being “born of water and spirit” in John 3:5? How far back does the idea originate? This poem explores the clues… the safety of the womb… breaking through waters to new places…... Read More