I don’t like going to Walmart. I’m thankful we have such a place, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t wake up looking forward to this kind of outing…especially when my list is long. I’ve tried the “long list” trips with all three kids and it’s always very interesting, to say the least. But a…
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Ministry Lessons
There are many things that seminary does not teach. My husband would say that he felt very equipped when it came to languages, preaching, and theology in general, but there are certain lessons that seminary simply cannot cover. Certain situations, such as conducting a session meeting, forming a weekly schedule, managing staff, handling hospital visits,…
My Internal Clock
When it comes to time, I’m never early. I’m rarely on time, and I’m usually late. I believe the reasons for my time deficiencies are out of my control. In fact, it’s rarely my fault. My husband, on the other hand, believes that I have an internal clock that is “off.” Apparently this warped internal…
Worry No More
I have a worrying problem. My dad had a perpetual “nervous stomach” while growing up, so perhaps it is hereditary. I usually spend two hours up in the middle of the night or trying to fall asleep at the beginning of the night. At first, I worry that my husband will fall asleep before I…
Photos from Family Day
We had a family day last Thursday and decided to try the City Museum. Aside from losing two out of three of our children for several minutes at a time, fighting over whether or not to attend the magic show, getting my way and entering the magic show only to leave two minutes later because…
Tall Tales
My son is extremely gullible. For the last several weeks, he’s been complaining about a scorpion that’s been hiding in his bed. Due to the unwelcome creature, he has refused to use his covers. Instead, Jrod has requested a light, but itchy, wool blanket that barely covered him. I needed to do something about the…
Accomplishments
My mom has been cleaning out her house. She’s been deep cleaning out her house. Ella has been hearing about this cleaning out process and asked that I put in a special request: she wanted all the trophies that my mom has proudly displayed through the years that represent various accomplishments from her three girls….
Personality Disorder (s)
My daughter sang a song at school last year entitled “Germs (My Invisible Dog)” Here are some of the lyrics: “….I hide him in my pocket cause he’s very, very smallGerms, Germs, my invisible dogHe runs like the wind, and he knows some funny tricksHe doesn’t like carrots and spinach makes him sickHe loves cotton…
Home at Last
Rodney D Stortz December 23 1949 – March 9 2003 Seven years ago today, my dad went home. This last weekend my husband and I attended a Mission’s Banquet at a church where my dad used to be the Pastor. I was tired and by the end of the evening was more than ready to…
Just an Ordinary Day
I could never do my husband’s job. He’s good at what he does, and the demands on his day will always be beyond me. But, well, he couldn’t do mine either. Yesterday, my husband was left at home with Lily for three hours. When I got home, there was an audible sigh of relief. He…