the mercy of God

by Kaitlyn S. // October 22, 2017 // 2 Comments

Six years ago, we didn’t know if my mother would ever see another birthday. Mere days after we celebrated the day of her birth in 2011, she collapsed in our home. Her breath was barely detectable. Every few seconds, my... Continue reading →

internet husbands

by Kaitlyn S. // October 11, 2017 // 8 Comments

“I can fix that for you. They have websites now — I can write one down for you, if you’d like.” A sweet offer….if the person offering to recommend a website was talking about a recipe I needed. Or a... Continue reading →

a special man

by Kaitlyn S. // August 24, 2017 // 3 Comments

We were blessed to be able to attend a conference about fatherhood a couple weekends ago. A really, really good conference — a well spent Saturday, I must say. They packed several sessions into one day, and there were several... Continue reading →

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 →

Tear Drops

by Kaitlyn S. // September 26, 2016 // 1 Comment

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 →