My husband, Mike, asked me to stay home from church today.
But today is the Christmas program, and they're counting on me to sing in the choir!
"You're coughing, sneezing, and can barely speak, much less sing," says he.
Humbug!
It's a sacrifice to keep my pride and these germs -- a "multitude of unheavenly hosts" -- home.
But wait. Today I can do something more important at home.
Today is for appreciating the desire and opportunities to sing as a true and recurring tender mercy that will once again come in my life.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Grandma Thomas's Cookies
Today, Clay and I baked my mother's Reese's Chewy Chocolate Cookies during my visit to Boulder.
I measured the ingredients, and Clay mixed the batter, a process that required vigor without a mixer. As we worked, we talked about "Grandma Thomas" and qualities that represent her character.
The cookies turned out tasty in spite of being a little long on flour and a little short on setting the timer. We ate a few and tucked the rest into Ziploc bags to share with Randee, Dan and his landlord, Geoff.
I like to think of joy as more of an experience than a product because the memory of it is timeless and stays fresh without Ziploc bags.
I measured the ingredients, and Clay mixed the batter, a process that required vigor without a mixer. As we worked, we talked about "Grandma Thomas" and qualities that represent her character.
The cookies turned out tasty in spite of being a little long on flour and a little short on setting the timer. We ate a few and tucked the rest into Ziploc bags to share with Randee, Dan and his landlord, Geoff.
I like to think of joy as more of an experience than a product because the memory of it is timeless and stays fresh without Ziploc bags.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The Piano Recital 2015.06.02
Who knew that parents could play duets with their children at piano recitals?
So 21st Century!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Trip to Peru and Houses Sold
A few tender mercies that happened since I last wrote:
- Mike and I spent a couple of weeks traveling in Peru, including visiting Machu Picchu
- We worked our little hearts and bodies out getting our houses ready to sell
- We sold my house at 10490 Treeline St (Boise)
- We have a solid offer on Mike's house at 1959 S Toluka Way (Boise)
- Our builder, Dan Clark, has started on our new house, and the "skeleton" is standing already!
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Ethan and Becca are Here
Ethan and Becca are spending a few days with Mike and me at Toluka Way. Since both teach university classes, they need to work on preparation stuff while they're here, but it's fun having them around.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Janette's 30th Birthday
Today is our youngest daughter, Janette's 30th birthday. What a gift she was, is, and ever will be!
Her husband, Brandan, surprised her with a party for nine of her girlfriends at a Sur la Table cooking party. We cooked and ate for two hours. Yum!
Her husband, Brandan, surprised her with a party for nine of her girlfriends at a Sur la Table cooking party. We cooked and ate for two hours. Yum!
Turkey Noodle Soup
Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of leftover turkey noodle soup after a day of frazzle.
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