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About wordvessel

Aloha! This blog is a window into the active mind of a wife, mother, woman and individual. I may be busy every moment of every day, but I still have time to think. Many seasons have blossomed and faded within my life, and this blog has endured through all of them. It is safe to say that my writing has matured because of them. I hope that you will be inspired to think in fresh ways as you read my writing. To Jesus be all the glory.

In the Tending

Posted on October 15, 2017

I find that caring for my seedling garden is proving to be a refreshing diversion for me. I am checking soil, sun and shade multiple times throughout the day. Sadly, my herbs are wasting away and I have yet to … Continue reading →

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A Mom’s View of the Gun and the Cross

Posted on October 3, 2017

As I was cleaning my floors today, I had ample time to reflect on my reactions towards the recent violent crimes making headlines: the one in my neighborhood and the one in Las Vegas. Both crimes received reactions of shock … Continue reading →

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The Other Most Important Person

Posted on September 24, 2017

In my last post, I focused on what it is like to be the mom of my cluster of tiny people. Tonight I would like to zoom in on that other most important person to these six little feet.  They … Continue reading →

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Six Feet and Growing

Posted on September 21, 2017

Many stares come my way these days. Today I went to the post office, a couple of thrift stores and then out to lunch; just an ordinary day of errands, right? Not exactly. At least three people said, “Wow! You … Continue reading →

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Storm Updates

Posted on September 10, 2017

Hurricane Irma is making landfall today. My family and I are snugly situated in a friend’s home in a different state. It wasn’t an easy decision to evacuate. Our house and belongings had to be left behind; many people had … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on September 4, 2017

My husband and I have adopted the tradition of christening each new home with a name that reflects our vision for the life to be lived there.  With a shimmering lake just outside of our backyard, it seemed fitting to … Continue reading →

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Two Roads

Posted on August 17, 2017

“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood…” I started thinking about Frost’s famous poem after reading a news article about 15 recognized restaurant chains that are … Continue reading →

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