It’s been an amazing week. My friends who have opened their home to me here in the desert have blessed me beyond all imagining. The family of God is so amazing. I am so thankful God placed them in our lives. April 10, 2022 - Vine Cactus or Ocotillo These very tall (over 10 feet)... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe I have made it to week 14. I never knew that I would keep it up when I first started. Despite the circumstances I am thankful that this rich desert environment has brought such wonderful objects of God’s creation that I can photograph. April 3, 2022 - Bird of Paradise This crazy... Continue Reading →
I flew back to Arizona on Sunday. After a week of cold and rain it was nice to get back to sunshine. Even if Monday and Tuesday were overcast, the hope of sunny weather was tangible. The sunshine and dry air is glorious. March 27 - Too Early Hyacinth It was so cold in Chicago... Continue Reading →
The weather has not been the best while here in Chicago, but Megan and Brennig and Brennig’s girlfriend, Bella and my parents have had a great time. I leave again this morning for Arizona. March 20 - Catan My son, my husband, my nephew, and my daughter all love Settlers of Catan. They played it... Continue Reading →
It was a week of transition. I am back in the US for a family emergency for a while. I kept up with the project just so that I could have a bit of routine to my day. March 6: Biscuits. I may do the majority of the baking in our house, but Douglas bakes... Continue Reading →
Another week of transition as I flew to Chicago on Friday, but this is only for a short trip to see my college-age kids. I continue to thoroughly enjoy Arizona. It is so amazing in its beauty. I’ve said this before, but America is so beautiful. March 13, 2020 - Hibiscus I have loved Hibiscus... Continue Reading →
The sun has been shining all week. For that I am so thankful. February 27, 2022 - Friedhof (Cemetery) This cemetery is a five minute walk from our house. It is so peaceful and the gentle evening sun added to the peace of the place. Who were these people? What did they do? The plots... Continue Reading →
The heaviness of the week has caused much reflection. My grandfather was born in Ukraine. His family was not ethnic Ukranian as they were Dutch/Belgian Mennonites, but knowing that bombs have dropped near where his family and hundreds of other Mennonite families had settled in the 18th Century brings a weight that is hard to... Continue Reading →
It was an incredibly busy week. But the Lord brought us through. And each day, the joy of #grabbingforthegood has been a moment of peace for me. It truly is something simple, but something that brings about thankfulness in my heart for what God has done in nature and in our home. February 13, 2022... Continue Reading →
It's been a long week. There were two days where I was unable to get pictures which, although bothersome, is what it is. This is my project and at this stage of my life, Life sometimes gets in the way. One of the best things about this week was all the sunshine we had. The... Continue Reading →
home...hospitality...hope
Home Education in the UK
I will lift my eyes to the hills and their Creator.
a mom, a dad, four boys, and finally a little girl!
The Red House on the Corner 