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The Soaring Eagle
This story begins with a video of my awkward self way back in 2009. Pastor Tom and I had the opportunity to share about our church's partnership with International Workers in Mongolia. The video was shot about a year after I got sick with chronic illnesses that were...
The Snowy Ravine
We're experiencing quite the heat wave in Wisconsin so I thought this week I'd remind us of what's to come. In a few short months we'll find ourselves buried in snow, much like the day I took this photograph. I had heard about a ravine just a couple of blocks from...
A Father’s Love
Do you remember The Squished Newborn's story? It's the story of a newborn Robin being squished by its protective mommy. Ever since the babies left the nest, the nest has sat empty. Even now, two years later, I look in the nest when I walk by, just to see if the mamma...
A Regular Visitor
The first summer after I moved into the house in the country I planted a bunch of zinnias. It didn't take long for them to become one of my favorite flowers. They are such happy little flowers and the butterflies and bees love them! I can't say that I ever remember...
The Sprawling Sunset
The day had grown long, and I was fading fast. A busy day at work had been followed by a fun trip to the next big town over to do a little shopping and grab supper. On the way home it became clear that the sunset that night was going to be incredible. A few bright...
The Perky Peony
I noticed them immediately as I pulled into my parent's driveway. Their perky pinkness captured my eye and brought a smile to my face. After going in the house and dropping my purse, keys, and book in a pile on the chair by the counter I grabbed my phone and headed...
The Surprise Sunset
It was a day like any other. Nothing remarkable or extraordinary happened - until it was time to shut myself in for the night. I live on the edge of the country and even though there are not many people passing by I like to close my curtains early. I don't like it...
The Birthday Bonfire
I love fire. Granted, I'm not as big of a pyro as my brother, but I do love a good fire. The mesmerizing flames, the smell of campfire, the crackle of the wood, the light pushing back the darkness... it all makes my heart happy. So when my family asked me what I...
11 Gifts a Chronically Ill Person Secretly Desires
Gift giving is a challenge, no matter who you are shopping for. However, when it comes to shopping for a loved one who lives with a chronic illness, things can get even trickier. As someone who has lived with chronic illness most of my life, I know how hard it is to...
The Windblown Blue Jay
It was a blustery October evening when my eye spotted something blue flash by outside. I walked over to the kitchen door and peeked through the slits in the window blinds to see what I could see. There, perched atop the tallest pine tree was a big blue jay. The poor...