I'm back in Texas after a 10-day stay in Illinois. The last time I posted was the day before the visitation. I've rehashed the details of the following two days so many times in my mind that I honestly don't want to talk about it here. There are some things better left unsaid. I still … Continue reading Tour of Central Illinois, and the end of the Run Streak
Category: family
Robert Allen Little :: February 8, 1928 – June 18, 2012
I will be heading home soon for my grandfather's funeral. You always think you have more time, one last phone conversation, one last visit. However, despite the fact that I'm 1500 miles away, I have absolutely no regrets. This still seems so unreal.... I can't wait to be with my family. I have comfort knowing … Continue reading Robert Allen Little :: February 8, 1928 – June 18, 2012
A new direction
After praying, seeking counsel, and what felt like fasting (still don't have a normal appetite), I put in my resignation yesterday. I feel that it was the right decision to make. I didn't waver when speaking to my boss. I didn't have any second thoughts. I don't feel the need to constantly defend my decision. … Continue reading A new direction
Vacation :: good for the soul
I truly believe that sometimes God just wants us to rest. Church and productivity and work are all great things, but sometimes we just need a break, a Sabbath. (Can a Sabbath consist of two weeks of vacation??) We had a great visit to see friends and family in Illinois. Two weeks is the longest … Continue reading Vacation :: good for the soul
A handmade Christmas
I've been waiting to post this! I made the bulk of my Christmas gifts this year and could hardly wait to share what I created! As you know, I love to sew. Sewing was one of my first loves, after Jesus, piano, and Spanish. I learned how to sew a button on as soon as … Continue reading A handmade Christmas
Our “first” Thanksgiving
It's past midnight in "chilly" West Texas. Wife has just completed a knitting project after seven literal straight hours of knitting... Husband is playing Skyrim in the other room. It's been a blessed and great day, complete with a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. 2008 was the first year we were married. We spent the day with … Continue reading Our “first” Thanksgiving
Being an aunt rules.
I talk about these kids a lot because they're pretty much amazing. And now there's another added to the W bunch! Our nephew, Rand, from Aaron's oldest brother, was born October 25. He's so cute and little... and little and cute... and little. And just freakin' adorable. Tonight we got to "meet" him on Skype. … Continue reading Being an aunt rules.
The season of good.
Good things are happening in the W household... Fall is here! And to celebrate, we've had temps in the 90's in the desert. Fall-like, eh? And the leaves turn yellow and just fall off the tree. It has been cooler at night. In fact, I'm using three thin blankets now instead of just the sheet … Continue reading The season of good.
The Fourth of July Blur!
Wowzers. The weekend of the Fourth of July. I'm posting now from our hotel room in Oklahoma City. After roughly ten hours of driving, we're safe and sound for the night. Because of all the commotion in the past few days, I wasn't too keen on blogging tonight, but as Aaron reminded me, the longer I … Continue reading The Fourth of July Blur!
>My Nana
>Nana, myself, Grandpa TedMy Nana, my great-grandmother, Bernadine Irene, will be 95 years old next month. 95. She's outlived many people in her family, including her first husband, five out of six siblings, her son and her grandson-in-law. She stands at barely five feet tall, with a shoe size of 4.5 (I asked her one time). … Continue reading >My Nana
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 