Tag: beginnings
Updated on May 7, 2021
The End
I said I would never drive a minivan. Never. I had one tiny child in my arms at the time. Who needed all of that space? And who wanted to look so uncool in a car like that? …
Posted on January 10, 2019
A prayer as we begin
And so we begin again. January wind blows in and reminds us that time waits for no man. We are moved into the newness of this season whether we like it or not. And some of us are …
Updated on December 31, 2017
A view of the year from above
This summer we took a trip to Colorado to see our dear friends. And as we look back over 2017, this is by far the Sain family’s favorite memory. It was our first trip out west, the boys …
Updated on May 4, 2017
So this is May
** I’ve been writing in this space for a year now! And it is strange how much has changed in the past 365 days. Probably true for you as well? This post first appeared here last year as May rolled in …
Updated on December 31, 2016
Why I need a word for this New Year
2016 is down to its last few hours. And some folks are quite happy about this, according to my Facebook newsfeed. The death, destruction and chaos that have dominated the news cycles lately seem to have everyone running headlong into 2017 with the …
Posted on August 1, 2016
This Prayer For Your Back To School Week
They are heading back, Lord, our little (or not so little anymore) people. Back to hallways, desks, math, writing assignments, lockers and playgrounds. They are lacing up their brand new sneakers, strapping on their heavy backpacks and walking right …
Posted on May 5, 2016
Some Words for the Month of May and Endings
We’ve been doing this all year. The list of words and the sentences that need to be written. The first grader curled up on his legs in the space of his little homework desk. Frustrated, anxious and hopeful …
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