Hurricane Sandy
The latest big news in the Northeast is Hurricane Sandy. They’ve been tracking her for about two weeks and no one really took them seriously even though the models were consistent in their prediction of her hitting us with such voracity that it may realign the coast for good. And she did. Sandy was not to be trifled with. She continued to drop in pressure and expand her territory to 1,000 miles as she hit us dead on. Many were negative and unbelieving.... Read More
Phase 1… or 5 or 6
The biggest craze around our house is currently what we call Phase 1 in the construction process of modernizing our old house. It was built in 1920 and has left a lot to be desired. In the past three years we’ve owned the house, we’ve replaced the boiler – converting to natural gas – replaced the water main, the front porch, added and/or updated several outlets, painted, took down wallpaper, replaced some flooring, ripped... Read More
To Blog Or Not To Blog
My better half has instructed me to take up blogging again. I’ve thought about it several times, but I’m at the point where I just don’t know what to say. I never thought I’d be there, but I am. These past two years have been especially challenging for me as our community, collective family social life, schedules and basic way-of-thinking have been challenged and changed so dramatically. I realized recently that it all dates... Read More
Annabelle Glory Vittum
My baby sister, Tiffany, gave birth to a beautiful tiny baby girl. Weighing in at 5lbs 12oz, Annabelle was born 17 days early after induction due to the placenta no longer feeding the her. Tiffany and Jarid were supposed to move into another apartment the next day. They were able to move the following weekend. But could you imagine bringing your baby home to everything being boxed up? The induction was unexpected and therefore they hadn’t... Read More
Awakened By Psalm 116
I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my plea for mercy. Because he gave me an ear and listened to me, I will always turn to him as long as I live. Death encompassed me. I went through hell. I suffered depression and anxiety. Then I called on the name of the Lord… “Oh Lord! Please deliver me!” Our God is gracious. He is righteous and merciful. (My problems are minuscule compared to what they could be!) The Lord... Read More
The Day Is Good
Words. They fall short of truly capturing the moments I’ve enjoyed and the moments through which I’ve labored. There’s no doubt that this phase of life is a challenging one. There’s also no doubt in my heart that it is a blessing; a gift straight from heaven meant for our little seemingly insignificant family. The time we’ve spent together as a family has been truly fulfilling to me. Dan’s role as husband and father... Read More
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