On the plane I try not to cry so I clench my teeth Seeing the flat land of my birth below fills me with grief I know that this is real, this passing on I know that her soul like a bird has flown On this cusp of spring when the earth soon will bloom … Continue reading My Grammie and me
Category: family
During my running in central Illinois, I had some great ideas for blogs. And then I forgot them. Maybe the extensive sunshine and 60-degree highs I came back to in Texas have something to do with it. I had a great visit home. For the first time I just took things one day at a … Continue reading
A Very Beth Thanksgiving
As I reflect on the Thanksgivings I've had since getting married in 2008, I've realized that we've had exactly one tradition: no tradition. And I kind of like it. Thanksgiving 2008: I honestly don't remember what we did, but I know we (my husband and I) spent it with our families. This was pre-layoff, pre-Army, … Continue reading A Very Beth Thanksgiving
Busy.
We are in the fifth week of the semester already. This week has been crazy! It's not that things I do are particularly challenging; it's that every couple hours I'm starting something different. I practically live in Liberal Arts building. But I love this program. This week I taught a class in preparation to teach … Continue reading Busy.
The year of big girl panties: a recap.
My presence on my blog has been scant recently. I come to my laptop tonight from my sewing table. I always seem to think better when I'm sewing... my mind is free and it wanders while my hands are still busy. I'm so fidgety, just like my grandpa. I doubt I'll be posting much over … Continue reading The year of big girl panties: a recap.
Thankful in November
I'm not a fan of blowing up my own Facebook news feed every day with stuff, so I'll keep a blog entry for the month. I'm thankful for... 11/1 ...all the opportunities I've had to travel the US and the world. It's such a blessing to be able to see all of God's people in … Continue reading Thankful in November
The [family] that built me
I bought these frames and arranged these pictures shortly after my aunt sent them in the mail. I finally got them up on the wall tonight. You can't see from the picture, but they are on the wall that joins the living room and the hallway. I think I put them there on purpose, so … Continue reading The [family] that built me
Give Life a Hug
That's right, embrace it. If the logical "me" could tell the emotional whiny "me" some things it'd be these: -Stop wishing you were in a different place. God put you here in El Paso for a reason. Enjoy the scenery, as drab as the desert can be. Learn something new about your surroundings as often … Continue reading Give Life a Hug
Legacy of faith
--------------------------- "I believe in God, the Almighty, Jesus his son, born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus was born in human form and lived and died as a human. Jesus was crucified and gave his life for us. He was sinnless and God raise him from death to be the only Judge of us. Jesus preached … Continue reading Legacy of faith
I found this today
We're all still working through this... this is the hardest thing I have ever been through. My grieving process has been touch and go since being back in Texas. It was comforting having family around and the time to sit and think. I've been nannying and working on a couple orders for people... and doing … Continue reading I found this today
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 