dear graduate: an open letter

by Kaitlyn S. // June 1, 2017 // No Comments

Dear Class of 2017, My church had their baccalaureate service this past Lord’s Day, and as I watched it all unfold, so many memories came flooding back to me. Memories of schooldays, lessons learned, and knowledge gleaned. Memories of how... Continue reading →

peer culture

by Kaitlyn S. // April 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

So, we have everything together. Home-schooled, large families who are reformed in doctrine with an amazing home church. Perfectly raised, all the same, with so much in common. Right? Wrong. We have so much in common as a church, until... Continue reading →

times of growth

by Kaitlyn S. // March 26, 2017 // No Comments

I am up late, waiting to administer the last of my grandmothers IV antibiotics for the day. So I thought I would share with you a sweet email my 14 year old sister sent me this week. Everyone at home... Continue reading →

Oh, the Lessons I’ve Learned….

by Kaitlyn S. // January 25, 2017 // No Comments

I’d like to share with you some of the things I am learning as I am away from my family for the indefinite future, in the hopes that it will encourage you and possibly learn some things easier than I... Continue reading →

A Fresh Start…..

by Kaitlyn S. // January 9, 2017 // No Comments

Yes, this blog has been quiet of late….too quiet, I think. Especially for one who processes thoughts through writing and typing and seeing words written down on a page…but there is a reason, a very good reason…. My year ended... Continue reading →

And There Were Shepherds….

by Kaitlyn S. // December 21, 2016 // No Comments

“That first Christmas night, shepherds saw a wondrous light. An angel then appeared, telling them to have no fear — For unto you this day, in a manger on the hay, Is born the King of Kings, peace on earth... Continue reading →

A Poem

by Kaitlyn S. // November 9, 2016 // No Comments

A nameless something stirs in my breast An unsatisfied feeling starts my quest. What? I know not ~ only that I May not rest ’til I satisfy This monstrous something in my soul That’s yearning and waiting to be made... Continue reading →

Tear Drops

by Kaitlyn S. // September 26, 2016 // No Comments

My heart is sad tonight, hurting for dear friends. Hurting for sweet parents and their children I have met only a few times, and hurting for the family of those sweet parents that I go to church with….We bear our... Continue reading →

Hearts, Dreams, and Struggles

by Kaitlyn S. // August 21, 2016 // No Comments

We have been at the Noah Conference this last weekend. It was really, really good, and extremely encouraging. And it made me think. My favourite session was the next to last one we attended, taught by Daniel Craig, on understanding... Continue reading →

A Picture of the Church

by Kaitlyn S. // August 10, 2016 // 3 Comments

We watched a movie last night — one we would not have normally watched. It was done by a secular movie company about a Christian family. At first, it was interesting to see how the church was portrayed….to get a... Continue reading →