My husband, Mac, has been interested in learning more about his ancestry for several years. His father died when he was a baby. So, he never had a chance to know him or hear his stories. His mother didn’t share what she knew; she rarely spoke of his father. Whether it was self-protection or lack …
Unclaimed, Unopened, Often Ignored
The box sat outside her front door. Tucked neatly in the corner of the doorway. A potted plant pulled close to distract others attention. Yet, in view by those walking by. I passed her doorway daily and after a week, then two, now going on three – the box remained, half-hidden yet visible. The amazing …
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
I’ve shared in previous posts that I am an avid gardener. Although I often question my sanity when faced with the ever-changing weather of Central Oregon. My very favorite thing about gardening and being in nature is observing God’s amazing creativity. His infinite imagination and attention to the finest details of His masterpiece. Last week, …
Broken Pieces Made Whole
Last week my husband, our 10-year-old fur-baby, and I visited the Oregon Coast. During our trip, we stopped at a local glass blowing shop and we had a chance to watch the creation of a glass float. It’s a fascinating process. Raw materials, shards of color glass and molten glass, molded together – refined by …
FULLY KNOWN
Guest Blog by Stacia Cruz Sometimes I go by a different name. That may sound crazy but it’s true! If I’m placing an order at Starbucks I give the barista my daughter’s name instead of my own. Her name is easier to write and pronounce. But I can only do this because this barista doesn’t …
Follow the Light
I am an avid gardener, although every year I ask myself “why.” I live in Central Oregon and our weather can be very challenging, 90°+ during the day and low 40s - high 30s at night. Clear skies in the morning and by mid-day a rainstorm. We have crazy, unpredictable, ever-changing weather. This year was …
BeLoved 