I hear people say, Bloom where you’re planted! all the time. Well, I’m planted in the midwest, and don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. And there’s something very good I think that is in the process of blooming. Over the past six months or so, Cody’s parents and our friends Carolyn and Mick… Continue reading my corner of the world

Last night, Cody and I had a last-minute coffee date at Barnes&Noble. We talked and talked over coffee and a chocolate cupcake, and the theme of our conversation was mostly, “What’s next?” It’s funny because that always seems to be the question, doesn’t it? He mentioned a recent meeting he had with a couple pastors… Continue reading Rooted

It’s crazy how much sense the world makes through the lens of the bible. That could really lead into a huge theological discussion, I’m sure, but I have been learning some simple things that comfort me in the midst of the daily grind. One thing that has aided me are these daily devotionals I get… Continue reading peace when I'm confused

This video makes me want to be there. It’s funny because this video (not making the video but being where she is) is what I ALWAYS saw for myself in the future when I was in high school. Funny how things change. Hopefully some day. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith… Continue reading Albertine

Sow for yourselves righteousness,        reap the fruit of unfailing love,        and break up your unplowed ground;        for it is time to seek the LORD,        until he comes        and showers righteousness on you.  ~hosea 10:12 I know I ended my last post with this verse, but I just love it. I… Continue reading new dirt

I love that the weather has begun to grow warmer. I have always loved the seasons and can’t imagine living someplace without them, though I think someday I probably will have to, even if for awhile. I think the seasons are incredibly fitting to our lives. Sometimes we feel stuck in a rut, feels like… Continue reading I smell spring

Something I think I am about to enjoy learning…maybe a little late, but better late than never. Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.”  ~William Arthur Ward quotes

God is full of beauty and love and purpose and peace and meaning.  Ok. Got it. So…my question is, how do I access that in an office where I only have one window right above my head, I don’t feel like I know what I’m doing half the time, I feel a bit/okLOT inadequate, and… Continue reading copier's broken…again

Cody and I went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night. While I really enjoyed the story, it was a bit of a damper on our date night. Slightly depressing, it really makes you think about your life and re-emphasizes the words in the bible, “You are but a mist.” Sometimes, life seems… Continue reading A nice reminder

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! 🙂 I always feel somewhat conflicted in this transition time between the snuggly end of 2008, steeped in gifts and sweets and family, and the hard and unrelenting beginning of another year. 2009. It’s here. And it’s starin’ you down…and it’s saying, “Come and git me.” Grrrrrrr. Or not. The… Continue reading The beginning of another end