Us as a Family of Five
This is us. I’m wondering when I’ll be able to post a family picture without feeling like I owe an explanation about being five. I supposed the explanation lies in a… Read more Us as a Family of Five →
hannah makes plans
Last fall, Hannah set up a college visit to Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. She let me tag along. She wants to be a teacher — a secondary English teacher.… Read more hannah makes plans →
abundant blessings are god’s thing
This summer we went on a family vacation to California. It was the first time we took our kids on an airplane and the first official vacation. It was possible because Stephanie wasn’t living with us. It turns out that our kids are exceptional vacationers. I began dreaming of other vacations we could go on as a family. Then we placed Stephanie in a private facility with a hefty monthly tuition. “There goes any chance of a vacation,” I said to Andy. Andy, being the money-minded one in the family… Read more abundant blessings are god’s thing →
favorite
This is my favorite Christmas picture. Time: Christmas eve, after all of the hubbub is finished for the day. Event: After opening the traditional Christmas even present of jammies +… Read more favorite →
all is calm
All is calm… This phrase cycles through my mind from the moment I awoke, through my morning journaling and scripture reading until right now. I’m listening to versions of “Silent… Read more all is calm →
The Promised Land
[Celebrate This Week No. 238] I hope you still want to celebrate with me, because things are about to get good. I say that with my feet firmly planted on… Read more The Promised Land →
“I don’t give up.”
[CELEBRATE This Week No. 230] Jordan’s wrestling matches started this week. Last year he joined wrestling in the middle of a very short middle school season. It was his first… Read more “I don’t give up.” →
Gentle Heart
[CELEBRATE This Week No. 229] I hear the bus pull away on Friday afternoon. I open the front door and call down the lane, “I’m so glad you’re home!” All… Read more Gentle Heart →
Together
Celebrate This Week No. 228 My kids had a snow day this week and I was on an eLearning day. We have a crazy rule about limited screen time in… Read more Together →
Ruth Ayres Writes 