When I bought my first house, my Mom bought me a Dark Eyes Fuchsia. It was gorgeous! Take a moment to go and look it up if you don’t know what it looks like. It hung by my front door and swung ever so slightly in the wind. A robin made a nest in it […]
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The clouds shrouded the sun, and yet the view was clear. The Isle of May stood at her post in the distance. I can see the windmill, still and steady, as we walk toward the tidal pool at St. Monans. A kind and chatty Scottish couple stops us and gives us tips. I can feel
(NOTE: This Writing includes Faith portions.) There is a song by Matt Nathanson called, “Room at the end of the world.” It was a favorite of mine a long time ago. And, lately it has become a favorite for a new reason. The lyrics say this: If the sun don’t lightAnd the night won’t turnWe’ll
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A couple of weeks ago, we rented a car and went on “Mangin Family Adventures.” You should hear our 3 year old say “Adventures.” I dare you to tell me there is anything cuter than that. We went a bit of everywhere. Scotland is BREATHTAKING. Truly. You come around every corner and wonder if she
It is the space between what was and what will be. But, you are not yet in the place of what will be. And, you are keenly aware of the loss of all that was.
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Life has been different in 2020. I keep saying, “In March, the world shut down.” Or, “Please come visit us when the world opens back up.” However we state it, the world changed in 2020. Alongside COVID, there has been increased financial hardship, the continual rising of racial violence, fractions along political lines, and so
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(These are my thoughts since I noticed the sacredness of our son’s bellybutton.) We give you baths almost every night now. Mainly to help with the breakdowns that occur because you are tired or hungry or all the things. You play with your cup and point out the letters. Then you push the button when
(NOTE: This is a full faith post.) I’ve written parts of this post all week. It feels well that I should finish it on Easter. One o’clock and my home is quiet. My son and husband are napping and I have time in my office. What is before me now is to convey my heart
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(NOTE: This post contains a part at the end about my faith life) Through these last couple of posts, I have attempted to answer the question, “What do we do with this time?” I started with the reality of how big our need is to give and receive right now. Then, I moved on to
(Note: This post will include faith portions.) In the middle of a random week in February, my husband and I had a two night getaway in the hills of Tennessee. It was an early anniversary celebration and nothing short of magical. We chose a place that would give us space to connect deeply and be