SOLSC 2020 ~ 23/31
Last week, prematurely I know, we pulled the patio furniture from the sunroom where it wintered. We needed to make use of every possible inch of the home we already felt was a bit too small. Still too chilly for much living space, the sunroom became a makeshift greenhouse, where my husband and son planned […]
SOLSC ~ 20/31 ~ Grace
Sometimes I’m awed by the grace I’m given. Other times, I’m embarrassed to need it, or even too proud to admit that. Always I am humbled by it, and grateful for it. Though I can stretch it thin, I know it’s remarkable and unbreakable. Today, I long to remember the awe and gratitude I have […]
Transformation ~ SOLSC ~ 6/31
Early last week, at a point in time when I was planning how I was going to accomplish the seemingly insurmountable pile of tasks to complete, I remember the sinking feeling that something was going to have to give. I could feel the tightening of my chest, the faster breathing, and that sense that I […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 2/31
I sit in an empty house, and the silence is beautiful. I’ve read, written, prayed, and poured my whole heart into this day. This post was written as part of a monthly challenge sponsored by Two Writing Teachers, to encourage writing and community. The goal is to write a Slice of Life entry each day throughout […]
SOLSC ~ 2012 ~ 11/31
Note: This post is personal in nature and not something that I present to students in class. This represents my views as a personal and not those of my school or district. Sitting and listening today to one man’s faith journey today, I found myself transfixed. On his story and His story. We read from […]
SOLSC ~ 2011 ~ 21/31
A few months ago I remember feeling the push-pull of the spirit as my husband and I contemplated working with the teens in our church community. I could see the mental checklist clearly as I checked off cons such as 1) we work with teenagers every day 2) I don’t want to be “Mrs. Cornwell” […]
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