Next Sunday we will be studying/discussing the Easter story in Sunday School. This is the most important piece in history with a direct connection to the eternal destiny of every single life in all the ages past, present, and future. This story truly matters to each of us. So I don't want to have to… Continue reading Easter
Author: Arla
Our Two Worlds
Lisl is home just now. The two of us have had a couple of talk times, amazingly, with all the people and places they must see while they're here from Thailand. It is becoming very clear to both of us that we live in two entirely different worlds. Her church ladies and mine,… Continue reading Our Two Worlds
Change of Plans
Lately our plans have changed on short notice. Last Friday we were looking forward to having Val and his new wife at church with us. Well, Vals still came but some of our family headed out to Omaha an hour after finding out that our little grandson was being admitted to Children's Hospital… Continue reading Change of Plans
Crex Meadows
Is the best place to spend a warm breezy Sunday afternoon in the spring. This picture post is more about us than about the scenery. But that’s okay. You ought to take your own family to the wild life refuge near Grantsburg and see for yourself. You will want to take binoculars and a camera. … Continue reading Crex Meadows
Another Spring Tablescape For You
I wanted to show Shilah my latest bird. Frances found him at the popular new store in town. Everybody likes L&M even though, or maybe because, it is a lot like Farm and Fleet. I haven’t been yet, but I have decided that I will go there someday when I can browse as I long… Continue reading Another Spring Tablescape For You
Spring Is Here
Okay, now I think I figured out how to make live writer give me what I want in a picture post. More later.
Not In My Kitchen
I found this article today in one of my searches on how to create a replacement window screen. It is definitely time for lists of projects. I have spring fever.The article claims that we all have dangerous, toxic bugs hanging off the fridge door handle and everywhere else you've touched the last five minutes, in your… Continue reading Not In My Kitchen
In The Quiet
It is getting late and everyone is going off to bed. I am sitting here in the tidied living room alone. My very low music and the gurgle of the fish tank for my solace. It feels almost too quiet after a week of having Dru and Lisl and babies here. On the one hand… Continue reading In The Quiet
Becoming Fifty
We celebrated Elv’s fiftieth birthday last month. I invited as many of his brothers as could come to help us make the day special. Elv told me afterward some of what they had talked about, which brought me to these observations. Elv and his brothers talk about real… Continue reading Becoming Fifty
Our Current Snowstorm
We now have 14 inches of new snow. I guess we won't be having a picnic for a day or two. The benches and the fireplace table are both quite snowed under. The table looks like a giant marshmallow.
Stone House Scribblings 