Tonight Jordan was reading the Bible to the girls.We had finished reading up about Gideon and had moved on to learn about Samson. I listened as Jordan read them the whole story: “….. and then they gouged out Samson’s eyes….” Hadassah was clearly shocked and stared off into space with her mouth wide opened while … Continue reading Fresh Eyes
Conversations with Hadassah
A Date with Hadassah
The kids had been laid down for their naps, I had straightened up the frazzled state we had left our house in when we went out the door hurriedly to church that morning, Jordan was home, but preparing for a counseling session he had coming up, and I sat down to scroll through our church … Continue reading A Date with Hadassah
“I’m Getting Married, Mom”
It’s been a longer day and we had a happy late night out with friends. The kids were getting to bed later than normal, and I always feel a bit rushed to get through bedtime routines on nights like that. I’ve observed the unfair tendency to be an impatient mom when I’m feeling rushed. I … Continue reading “I’m Getting Married, Mom”
And um Change My Heart
It’s been a long day…. Sickness and babies and no naps and daddy working. Everyone has failed everyone. We made it to bedtime and Hadassah was making her prayer last as long as possible, thanking God for things including, but not limited to: m&ms, poop (seriously), ice cream, pig, Starbucks, the candy store and bubbles. … Continue reading And um Change My Heart
Redeeming Moments with Hadassah
This Sunday morning looked like most of mine do … sitting in a church pew covered in tiny peppermint pieces and chocolate chip cookie crumbs, princess and animal stickers all over my body, crayons rolling away from me and towards the pulpit, sticky fruit roll up pieces stuck to my Bible, and (this is a new … Continue reading Redeeming Moments with Hadassah