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Monthly Archives: August 2018

Today was the second time in the past two weeks that I have sat down to turn one of my old clothing items into a dress for my daughter. Surprisingly, I managed to create two hand-sewn dressed out of an old dress and a t-shirt. While I could make them […]

Not Sew Great

August 30, 2018 in Anxiety/Mental Illness / During Trials / Health / Hopelessness / Pain and Hurt / Weariness by Kristin Collins

Hyper-Expectation I have often felt like my biggest failures lie in my over-anticipation. I meditate on everything that might happen in the future, good or bad. During wedding planning, I piled expectations on myself and others. I was crushed when life fell short. When I was pregnant with my first […]

Time To Prepare

August 23, 2018 in Children / Habit Help / Spouse / Waiting by Kristin Collins

Drawing Us Near As I sit here watching a screensaver filled with natural landscapes pass on my television, I begin to realize how much beauty there is around the world. There is a gentle spirit among even the most exciting images, showing the splendor of a God who creates thing […]

Creative Differences

August 16, 2018 in Children / During Trials / Spouse by Kristin Collins

I love to travel. Traveling clears my mind, creates memories, and brings me incredible peace. While not all vacations have done this, especially when the itinerary is too full, most of mine have included special little moments of quiet that set the tone for encounters with God. One of my […]

My Moment With the Whales

August 9, 2018 in Hopelessness / Weariness by Kristin Collins

It is fascinating to me how little a 2 year old can wait before giving into temptation. Developmentally, their brains cannot process waiting well and their bodies constantly look for rewards. Candy, pride, and playing have been hard battles in our household lately. I try to use every trick in […]

Called to Wait

August 2, 2018 in Children / Weariness by Kristin Collins