A Song of Praise {Mary}

"Queen of Peace"
by Eduardo Nandin Esparza

Mary responded,
“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever.”

Luke 1:46-55

10-Cut!

Our little Rapunzel put her hands up to the tangles. Today she happily donated 10 inches predicting much more pleasant mornings and nights with her comb and brush.

Birthday [City] Hike

happy birthday,






happy birthday,








happy birthday to lulu,






happy birthday, happy day!



[on High Line Canal Trail]

Burning {Aching}

Finishing last Sunday evening in a special way felt needed. News of family broken, bleeding here in our community filled the day with ache. So we held our little family closer.



I know the God who created family. Do I believe in his plan and design?



I know the God who says, "Honor all men, love family, the brotherhood, peace, grace. This is my way." Do I believe it?



I know the God who says, "Nothing is too wonderful for Me. Nothing is impossible with Me." Do I believe in Him?

My actions will answer.


{the sticky-fingers balancing act}



The night air was mild and extra quiet. The bright, crescent moon looked down on us, as the children giggled and ran off the sugar and Espi and I talked, listened, and took in the stillness.