And yes, I know the title is too long, but too bad! It has to be that long to get it all in. Shall we start in Marshfield or over in Germany? I am TRYING to write a/the story of when my mother's people came to America back… Continue reading The Rhine River, Kauffmans, GF Double Chocolate Cookies, and a Brother in the Marshfield Hospital
Author: Arla
If Jesus Should Come For Me This Year
Ready or not, He will come, someday, for each and all of us. If there are changes I ought to make before Jesus comes, then today is the best time to make those changes, right? I don't think you can quickly get ready for Jesus to come for you, appropriately,… Continue reading If Jesus Should Come For Me This Year
My Favorite Christmas Gift This Year
Elv and the boys set up shop in the mini barn this year to make gifts for the women of the house. They had several evenings into the project and nary a word did they breathe of what they were doing. And, of… Continue reading My Favorite Christmas Gift This Year
A Supper Table For Amy’s 16th Birthday
What is more special that a 16th birthday? Well, maybe there might be some things a little more life changing than a birthday, but this one is pretty special to our family. She did NOT want a party, but when we started on this brainstorm to make a pretty table for supper she was Johny-on-the-spot.Frankly,… Continue reading A Supper Table For Amy’s 16th Birthday
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
What’s Happening At Home
I am writing this a few days before Christmas. It is Amy's birthday today so she and Frances are taking a break from Christmas preparations to watch a Jane Austin movie for a couple of hours. They're sitting here "wired" sharing earphones in front of the fire with… Continue reading What’s Happening At Home
Christmas Tea Centerpiece
I have umpteen projects cookin' right now, so I shouldn't be playing with my camera. But how else is a person supposed to show her mother?! This is for you, Mom.
Star of the East
Jenny posted her thoughts about this song questioning the theology of same. It really got me to thinking about some of the old songs/carols we sing so often. I realize that sometimes the poetry kind of takes precedence over accuracy. So I am posting the lyrics here to let us see for ourselves. … Continue reading Star of the East
Found On The Office Wall Downstairs
People are often unreasonable and self-centered Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. … Continue reading Found On The Office Wall Downstairs
A Chimney Fire @TheStoneHouse
It all started with a lovely warm fire in our sitting room stove this morning. Of course, Elv and I had no idea that we were creating the setting for a fire call. Just a nice morning of coffee and quiet time by the fire. … Continue reading A Chimney Fire @TheStoneHouse
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