My ‘Little Bit’ of Childhood
“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” ~~ Marion Garretty Me holding my “little bit” with Daddy close by! I’m among the luckiest! I have a sister. In late summer 1972, Kathleen Lynn arrived — adorned with a crown of fuzzy, brown hair. Just shy of three, I wanted to […]
He Has Redeemed My Soul
This photo was taken on my 3rd birthday — a happy little girl with cupcakes and ice cream! “When, oh when, do lies begin? Even then? Yes, even then. The enemy, he seeks to steal. Our redeeming Lord bends low to heal.” “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. […]
Yes! We’re Family!
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows- This is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy… (Ps. 68:5-6) We’re having a new hot water heating system installed — which means that, for the last several days, we haven’t had any hot water […]
Going on a Toad Hunt!
Last night, Allie and I went on a “Toad Hunt.” Fully equipped with flashlights and a “habitat” jar, we ventured outside in the dark and followed the “song” coming from our pond. On the beach, we discovered an entire world of night life — with toads on the sand and in the water. (Thankfully I […]
Processing Corn!
Each summer, our family processes locally grown corn. (This is one crop we don’t grow in abundance ourselves.) We buy up 300+ ears from a local grower. (We love “Super Sweet”!) When I say “family” I mean… it’s a “family affair — with in-laws and extended members galore! A great time for all!!! We’ve cooked […]
Introducing Our Nigerian Dwarfs
We share life on Selah Farm with six beautiful, friendly Nigerian Dwarf goats — Abraham and Isaac; Rosie, Amy, Leah, and Rachel. Nigerian Dwarfs are known for their gentle, genteel personalities; and though small, a doe can offer up to 2-3 quarts of rich milk per day. They are not only sweet by disposition but […]
Good and Precious Gift
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all light…” James 1:17 (The Amplified Bible) I remember a time when I was a young girl. My family was on a trip, traveling in rural West Virginia. We’d been driving for what seemed an eternity. It […]
Because He First Loved…
Tomorrow’s not only Easter — a time when many of us celebrate new life in Christ through His death and resurrection — but it’s also the one year anniversary of the day a little girl came to stay… when our new life TOGETHER, with Allie, began. Her new life with us was also made possible […]
Well Worth It!
Well, that was a first! I cleaned Allie’s room today. You know, vacuumed, dusted, wet mopped the floors… the whole 9-yards! (No, that’s not what I meant by “a first”! Keep reading!) After I was done, Allie sprawled out on the floor, and (with eyes closed and a sweet smile on her face) said dreamily, […]
Making Pesto from Homegrown Basil
Take fresh basil and prepare to cut and clean. (Trim off the stems and any flowers.) Rinse and spin or pat dry. Add 3 C. basil to food processor. Pulse food processor to chop. Add 4 cloves of fresh minced garlic. Add 1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil. Add pinch […]