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Today was a day of rest. Although we woke up early to go to church and ran errands after, a nap ensued upon returning home and spending time together culminated our restful day. Lately I have had a difficult time falling asleep at night. I haven’t had that problem in a long time. I know…

Time is such an enigma, much too deep a subject to get into in this post. One truth that becomes more and more real with each passing year is how fleeting that precious gift is. We have been reading missionary stories as a family during our night time reading routine. During that precious time, our…

I think living a life of significance could be something that most people would like to know they have done by the time they say goodbye to this beautiful place. Today’s activities made me want to know why and what that word really means, so I looked it up. The Oxford Language Dictionary defines it…

As I was wondering about what to write about today, I thought I should start with defining the word that has captivated me for at least the last few years, “wonder”. I have learned on my journey homeschooling my kids that much gets lost when we don’t lay a framework of definition before beginning a…

Today was filled with little moments of breathing in deep and enjoying the space we share as a family. Yesterday we had some dear friends over spontaneously. This is a rare occasion in our home as I am typically a planner and have to prepare for guests. Over the years I have become less neurotic…

In my search to find another word for cold, I came across the beautiful word brisk. I looked it up, so as to be sure the word meant what I was sure it meant (and didn’t mean something I would have unintentionally proclaimed). My favorite definition listed said “(of the weather or wind) cold but…

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Have you heard that one before? I believe that is true. I also believe some things are beautiful whether the beholder thinks them so or not. Beauty, like much of life, can be a truth not yet perceived or understood. There have been so many moments in…

I am not a writer. I am not a content creator, or influencer, or have any aspirations of such endeavors. I am a learner, observer, and beholder of the wonder and beauty of this incredible world that has been created. As creation, I find myself constantly in awe of the created; amazed we have the…