There’s a wispy little tree with a riot of green buds right outside my office window. We planted it last fall. My college roommates gifted it to me in honor of my mom’s life. These friends have known me for over 25 years, and they gave me a perfect gift. The little tree reminds meContinue reading “All Grace”
Author Archives: Kate
One Month
“I am acutely aware that one of the keys to living as a believer is the practice of gratitude.” This is the opening sentence mom wrote in the letter she left to us, her family, to be read upon her home going. It’s been one month now since she took her last breath. One monthContinue reading “One Month”
A Friend
I’ve made a friend of grief. Rather than pushing it away. I’ve offered it a chair. To inquire of its wisdom. There’s a story here. Threaded through the pain. The darkness is not alone in the depths. There is also love.
Chasing Away the Darkness
I haven’t shared publicly about my mental health journey. When my friend, Brittany, asked me if I’d consider writing something, I heartily agreed. But then I proceeded to delay the actual writing. It feels particularly vulnerable to share this part of my story. But I know it’s important, so here we are. May is mentalContinue reading “Chasing Away the Darkness”
A Smaller Scope
Have you ever attempted to enjoy a meaningful conversation with someone in a crowded restaurant? (In the ‘before’ corona world, of course.) Maybe the next table over is full of a large, loud family celebrating a birthday. And there might be a group of ladies laughing and telling stories behind you. You notice a coupleContinue reading “A Smaller Scope”
Take a Non-smoke Break
It was the worst job, and didn’t even last a year. But it helped us buy our first house, so not all was lost. Right before Brett and I were married, my temp job led to a processing job at a large mortgage company. The mortgage boom of the early 2000’s in the Chicago suburbsContinue reading “Take a Non-smoke Break”
Embracing the Fix
Truett’s bike spent the week in the shop. His handlebar shifter broke, and the bike was perpetually stuck in a low gear, making it difficult for Truett to peddle around at a normal pace. I’m embarrassed to admit this fixable issue might have previously meant the end to this bike in our family’s fleet. BrettContinue reading “Embracing the Fix”
Don’t Be a Chicken
We’ve got 5 teenage hens living in our shop. Soon, we will relocate them to the coop, but in the meantime, they’re receiving a little extra attention near the house. Some of their time is spent in the freedom of our backyard. There are all sorts of weeds and bugs and greening grass for themContinue reading “Don’t Be a Chicken”
Un-wasted Time
It was Truett’s turn to read our family devotions last night after dinner. If you’ve spent any time around our house, you might have witnessed a phenomenon I like to call Truett Time. Truett’s smart. He marches to the beat of his own drum. And it’s a slow drum. Last night, in typical Truett fashion,Continue reading “Un-wasted Time”
Things Worth Chasing
Sometimes it feels like life is just happening to me. I go from one calendar event to the next. I clean up the messes in front of me, and do the laundry when the basket fills. I answer kid questions as they come, and keep a list on my phone for groceries. And for muchContinue reading “Things Worth Chasing”
Thoughts from The Yellow House 