Stone House Scribblings

Having said all that yesterday about traditions transitioning ... and not to unsay it ... some things should never change. There should always be the anticipation of Jesus' second coming along with the celebration of His first. That is the whole point, right? There should always be the joy in our hearts and with each… Continue reading Christmas Unchanging

Our family is growing up and changing. Eleven Christmases ago we all lived under one roof. We had a gift exchange and pie and snowplay. We seldom traveled to see extended family because those people of our families are scattered all over the US and were busy having their own Christmas times  and traditions. Life… Continue reading Family Tradition Transitions

     The gray days of early winter cause SAD weeks before its time these last few weeks. Ennui threatens my soul. For the first time ever I understand those who mourn in winter for the loss of sunshine outside, and thus, inside the mind and soul.  The sun has refused to shine day after day… Continue reading Sunshine, Son-shine Needed

I did a bit of Christmas decorating this week. Decorating for Christmas for us means that we create little shelf vignettes of snowflakes, berries, pine, lace, glimmer and creches.  Cabin style and perfect for this family. Last year I added a box of old letters and post cards that Elv's mother had accumulated over the… Continue reading Christmastime Scribblings

Second attempt. It makes me feel like a newbie to blogging to have my first disappear. Entirely.  So yes, we went hunting. Well, Elv, Josh, and Brad hunted. We girls stayed at home in the cabin and baked cookies and sipped coffee. Elv cooked our breakfasts each morning while Francis made the other meals. Which… Continue reading Hunting

I have been wondering about these words from the herald angels that night to the shepherds. I want some. Everyone wants peace on earth. I think I've hunted most diligently this past year for my bit of peace on earth. I want to be "at peace" with all my people. I like "peace and quiet"… Continue reading Peace On Earth

It has started looking dusky outside by four in the afternoon and the snow stays all day long on the leaves outside. Here we are, headed straight into the long nights of the northern lands. It is okay as long as there is firewood enough to keep our stoves going and lamps enough to keep… Continue reading A Logger’s Morning Prayer

There is plenty to ponder and pray about these days. Last week I was thinking about how quiet and peaceful things have been. I finished up that thought with a silent prayer to Jesus to keep us for whatever is next. There always is another curve or hill or valley in the road ahead. Of… Continue reading Gracious Living Takes Time

We don't plan ahead for this annual picture. Of course, this is obvious. It's just as informal as it appears to be. A few people are missing, which always happens as well. We hope that given enough years in a row that we do this, that everyone will be on the picture at some point.… Continue reading Grace Bible Church Photo