Author Archives: wordvessel
The Mystery of Rest
I am not third trimester tired anymore since I can actually sleep when I have the chance to sleep. But I am still tired. On average, I am operating on 4 hours of sleep a day. If the baby sleeps, … Continue reading
Susanna Wesley: The Mother of John and Charles Wesley
This biography by Arnold A. Dallimore is a succinct overview of a strong, gifted, intelligent, yet under appreciated woman. Dallimore uses extensive research of letters and other books to reveal a woman who suffered a lifetime of tragedy and disappointment. … Continue reading
The Richness in Rest
It’s June! Summer! A season of rest and relaxation. Ahhhh! Resting has been a theme of mine in these postpartum weeks. I am discovering that rest is actually a discipline; I thought it would be much easier to slow down … Continue reading
These Newborn Days
I have given birth to five babies in less than five years, and yet each one is a unique, life-changing experience for me. The first baby was chapter one of an unread book. Every day of pregnancy was a mystery; … Continue reading
Five
Life is a series of journeys. There are the ones that cross the paths of two individuals that result in the journey of fertilized egg reaching the uterus. And the pregnancy journey that mother and child embark upon- each step, … Continue reading
Serenity
There’s a family of Canadian geese that have residence in the lake behind our home. I never weary of watching them or they me, for that matter! When I’m hanging up laundry the entire goose clan glides over to float … Continue reading
The Book Nook
There’s a favorite little person hangout in our home. It’s a raised brick corner that displays our Christmas tree in December. When it came time to undecorate this year, many tears were shed about the tree having to go. We … Continue reading
