Singing Hymns

So it's been a while. I got distracted, as I tend to do, and took a pause on the blog. But here I am, for today, with an awesome story to share. The bedtime routine for my two-year-old is fairly simple. We clean up toys, watch 30 minutes of her current favorite TV show (today…

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

This week, I chose "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," LSB #461. It was definitely weird, and felt pretty wrong, to be singing an Easter hymn during Lent. I figure it's okay, though. I couldn't find the correct version on YouTube, so no clip today. The Lutheran Service Book has the text by Samuel Medley…

Be Still, My Soul

I'm a bit behind, but this week I memorized "Be Still, My Soul," LSB #752. This hymn is beautiful in words and melody, as is When Peace Like a River. They're also pretty similar in themes. Both fall under the "Hope and Comfort" section of The Lutheran Service Book, which makes sense as you sing…

When Peace Like a River

Lent is upon us once again, which means another 40 days of something to help me focus on God's word. It's been especially hard to spend time in Scripture or prayer lately, keeping a busy toddler entertained and out of trouble, beating cabin fever, waiting to hear where we will be called (66 days and…

2020 Reading Challenge

Way, way, way back, many moons ago, I challenged myself to "Read 20 Pulitzer Prize winning fiction books." That didn't happen. Thanksgiving week, I challenged myself to finish a different challenge. I wrote all about that challenge on my book blog. Check it out here! In 2021, I plan to continue this Book Hoarder challenge.…

Winter

Winter is quickly approaching. This year, like any other, some people are thrilled about winter approaching. Some people, however, could not be any more upset about it. I love winter. I love snow. I love Christmas. I love hot chocolate and fireplaces (someday, I will have one). I love Hallmark movies. I love sweaters and…

Words, words, words

I recently read And Then There Were Nun by Jane Christmas. It's the story of Jane entering a convent to decide if that was her calling. In one chapter, she begins discussing Catholic prayers and the changes prayers have taken over the years. People, teachers, parents, etc. are modernizing the language of prayers to make them more…

Things I learned while quarantined

I know. I said I would stop talking about it, but what's one more post? This one will be simple. A quick list about the few things I learned while stuck inside for two weeks. I don't own enough pajama pants for two weeks of pajamas and no laundryI do have enough underwear for two…

Quarantine ENDED

Hey! Our isolation ended today! We got an email around 3:30 saying our isolation was OVER. Talk about joy! We were in the middle of a DnD session (online), so we didn't get to go outside until 5:30, but it was amazing. Before then, here's how we spent our time. I wanted pancakes, so I…

Quarantine Day Twelve

Another day done. Still no end in sight. Still pretty cranky. Again, we didn't do much today. Just kept each other entertained. We called both of Daisy's grandmas, and I talked to my brother. That was nice. Good to catch up with family. We solidified our Thanksgiving plans and booked a hotel. We're really excited…