This year, we tried something different! Instead of heading to a State Park in October, we decided to enjoy the beach and stay at First Landing State Park. We wanted to enjoy the warm weather at the beach, so we went in September. Our dates were September 15, 16, and 17. The weather was BEAUTIFUL…
The goodness of God
There is a precious book full of golden nuggets. I return to the book to read and listen to the audio version–Gentle and Lowly by Ortlund. Ortlund discussed the verses in Exodus when Moses wanted reassurance of God’s glory and acceptance (Exodus 33). Most notably, God placed Moses in the cleft of the rock and…
A Well that Never Runs Dry
How many times have I heard the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to visit the woman at the well? She went to the well during the noonday sun; she could not, would not go in the cool of the morning with the women who seemed to have their life together. This well has been…
Awe, Friendship, Solitude
I find solace in nature, where I can experience awe and approach common spaces with curiosity and openness to new discoveries. Recently, I went on a trip with my longtime friend and sister, Sandy. We reminisced about our children’s ages, pregnancies, and work history to count the years we’ve been friends. During our stay, we…
Reassuring Love
A friend shared pictures of her granddaughter going to her first day of school in preschool. Later that day, I asked her how it went. She shared that it went well, but she must have missed me because she kissed me about six times and gave me several hugs when she got home. I smiled…
Rescued
I walked in the cool of the morning, listening to a redemption story. A 16-year-old on a white water rafting trip that took a turn for the worse. As she looked up from underneath the water, she was at peace–okay with where she was going. Yet, a hand reached into the water, pulling her up…
My Shepherd
This post is dedicated to our beautiful Pop and Kaye Vickers. We love you. My mom and I have been working on her end-of-life care. I was sitting with her, helping her at the computer, when she asked if we could work on things. “I think it’s time.” was her lead-in. We’ve been checking off…
I’ll Fly Away
While in Southport, NC, I visited the farmer’s market and so enjoyed the varied artists and items for sale. One of my favorites was a vendor who sold repurposed glass designed into a picture or scene inside a repurposed frame. She shared that she goes to yard sales and estate sales to gather items and…
Life in reels
Upon return from my family vacation, I had 24 hours to transition from home to leaving again with my work. We had four days of excellent professional learning in Charlottesville, VA. To take a little pause, we engaged in our place of worship on Sunday online. One verse, towards the end, captured my attention. John…
Victoria Louise Hebb Lamb
July 13, 1989. My baby is turning 34 years old tomorrow. I remember finding out I was pregnant and having an ultrasound. Her little heart pumps away and says, “I’m alive in here!” I don’t know where the years went. Truly. I used to get annoyed at old people saying, “Don’t blink!” Or “You’ll miss…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 