Category: The Christian life
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13 days and counting….
I have made several mentions about turning forty in recent posts and given that November is finally here, I have decided to spend time reflecting on what it means to turn forty at this point in my life. Without sounding too obvious, I never would have imagined that this would be my life when I…
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Change of Plans
This past weekend our family was supposed to go camping. Given that it was Fall Break and we had the extra day off from school, the plan seemed perfect. However, a variety of circumstances prevented us from camping. Brad felt he needed to spend some extra time working on a paper, and Jacob developed a…
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Transitions
I turn 40 in November and I feel like I just learned something new about myself: I don’t like transitions. It feels a little lame to acknowledge this, but it’s true. This past week another year of school started for me so I have been in the throes of transition for the past couple of…
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Back Home
After being gone for three and a half weeks, it feels good to be home and back in my own bed. There is nothing quite like sleeping in one’s own bed! I love how travel makes me appreciate my own space all the more. Our family arrived home after a seventeen hour drive–ugh. The last four hours were the worst as it felt…
Alicia Brummeler 