I know I dress like an adult, go to work like an adult, and pay bills like an adult. I’ve got a mortgage and a car payment. I make decisions about budgets, buy groceries, compare health insurance benefits. Stuff breaks–dish washers, power steering lines, toilets–and we have to get it fixed. Us–the adults of thisContinueContinue reading “Soccer Mom Fail”
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
I woke up with yesterday’s frustrations heavy on my chest and lodged in my gut, a physical ache I’d like to attribute only to a glass of wine before bed and not enough water. I padded down the hall and wondered whether I could convince Henry to go back to sleep after he ate so I couldContinueContinue reading “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
The Freshmaker
It’s official – maternity leave is over. The transition back hasn’t been too painful so far. I’m fortunate to live so close to home, and that my baby is just about the best and easiest little guy ever. Not only has he slept as many as eight hours overnight, he’s waking up to eat just whenContinueContinue reading “The Freshmaker”
For Freedom
“I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.” Psalm 119:45 “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13″In him and throughContinueContinue reading “For Freedom”
In the Center Ring: Motherhood vs. Work
Ugh. I am three full weeks away from the end of my maternity leave.You people must know I love my job– I do. It is one of those job descriptions that feels as if it was written precisely with me in mind. I’ve been at Ashland for four years now, helping to build a low-resContinueContinue reading “In the Center Ring: Motherhood vs. Work”
Confessions of a Tubal Ligation
It’s been a week since our newest, and last, son – Henry Delbert – arrived safely into the world via c-section. He is absolutely beautiful, perfectly content and as predictable of a baby as I’ve experienced. Ever since we became pregnant with Henry, I’ve been coming to terms with this being our last baby -ContinueContinue reading “Confessions of a Tubal Ligation”
On the Eve of Henry’s Birthday
We’re creeping up on the final hours before Baby Henry is born, and we’re all eagerly waiting his safe arrival into the world. It is hard to remember what it was like to have Lydia just over five years ago now, especially compared to how Elvis came into the world. I have to admit toContinueContinue reading “On the Eve of Henry’s Birthday”
Last Words Series – Part Five, "Drink"
Drink“Later, knowing that all was now completed,and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled,Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’” – John 19:28The fount of living waterbellows drought. I wantto lift a ladle, cold and pure, so you could be relieved. But I’m deceived with ease. My cup is sour, dilutethe wine from dirty cisterns. Nothing IContinueContinue reading “Last Words Series – Part Five, "Drink"”
Dinnertime, Part II
I’ve been thinking more about our predicament with Elvis, and the thing is, even if we gave him his way and let him not eat dinner, the child would still be one of the crankiest little saps on the planet. He is thoroughly crabby. I am rather certain that the glass will always be half-emptyContinueContinue reading “Dinnertime, Part II”
Because I Said So
I’d like to have some kind of built-in sensor that beeps or flashes at me when I’ve crossed the line separating sane, firm, yet loving mother and insane, irrational wacko mom. Maybe it could make a noise like a metal detector… you’re okay, you’re okay, you’re okay… firm enough, firm enough, firm, firm, firm, AHHHHHHHContinueContinue reading “Because I Said So”
Sarah Marie Wells 