Musings from Sanborn Cottage

by | Sep 25, 2011 | life, reflection

I have just 6 days left in Sanborn Cottage, this house I have called Home for 7 years.Sanborn Cottage: an Oasis in the CityIn this house, we lost our first child, Peter, to miscarriage.In this house, we are raising two amazing miracle children – awesome gifts...

Reading Books???

by | Sep 24, 2011 | books

I haven’t read a book in a long time. Not since I had my Sweet Baby Girl (who is now 4). I’ve listened to many audio books and lectures, but curling up with a nice novel or even a parenting book is the stuff of dreams. Recently, pulled a book of the shelf...

Five Question Friday

by | Sep 23, 2011 | Five Question Friday

1. Dream job…realistic and completely unrealistic.Realistic: I’m living my dream job. Missionary to the ends of the earth…. Mum to TWO adorable children! Wife to the Most Awesome Man in the Universe.Completely Unrealistic: I want to be a world...

Wanting what I already have

by | Sep 21, 2011 | housewifeyness, Life Lessons

Part of my problem is lack of contentment. I am always looking for something more, rather than just being thankful for what I have.My Life Coach told me the first time we met: Happiness is wanting what you already have.It’s a cliche. A pat answer. I hate pat...