Archives for: January 2012

01/30/12

Permalink 09:17:00 am, by Mary Email , 120 words
Categories: Everyday Life, Writing

Holding On to a Dream

Just thought I'd share a quick thought today. Nothing too deep, nothing too profound. God plants little things in each of us. Talents, abilities and desires are like seeds within us. He even made us with clay...earth...dirt. Then He water… more »

01/25/12

Permalink 01:31:00 pm, by Mary Email , 292 words
Categories: Everyday Life, House, Sewing, Arden Court

A Little Stitching

I've had the sewing machine out and busy lately. First I made some gifts for a little baby girl I'm excited about being here. Then I did something I've been meaning to do for a LONG time. A towel recovery project. I've had this towel for some time… more »

01/23/12

Permalink 11:32:00 am, by Mary Email , 734 words
Categories: Everyday Life, Family, Parenting, Writing

A Gentle Answer

I can't tell you how many times I wish I could take one back. A comment that flew from my mouth had nothing to do with how I felt, it was just "something to say." I would venture to guess that 6 out of 10 rude comments from strangers and distant acq… more »

01/20/12

Permalink 10:08:00 am, by Mary Email , 699 words
Categories: Everyday Life, Church, Aron, Family, Parenting, Writing, True To Life Stories

"Because God...Isn't Real."

There was a silence that left my stomach in a bit of a knot after hearing those words come out of my four year old yesterday. I recognize and appeal to you his very "four-year-old-ness" and exempt him from a life destined for sin and shame. I know… more »

01/19/12

Permalink 09:58:00 am, by Mary Email , 450 words
Categories: Everyday Life, Arden Court, Writing

Irresistible Word

I tiptoed out into the dark kitchen a little before 6:00 this morning and got some coffee started. There was one brownie left on the plate and I never want to see the boys fighting over something like that (that's why all mom's eat dessert right?) so I… more »

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