The Canvas

To some this is just a picture. To me, this is much more. Today, I layed one more piece of my stubbornness down at Jesus’ feet. Though I thought I already did that, clearly I had one more layer to let go of. You see, this picture has been in a box in the kitchen…

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Faith

Has this move been easy? No.Do I feel like I belong? No.Are lots of things different than the NW? Yes. I miss my food.Do I love it here? Yes.Is there a learning curve? Yes.Do I miss “home?” Yes.Has God clarified our mission? Yes.Do we have land to start? No.Are there any leads? No.Do we feel…

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Kidneys

Today my dad reminded me it’s been 11 years since he got a second chance at life with a new kidney. His exact words, “New life… New kidney.” He’s extremely grateful, as we all are. I mean, we didn’t think my dad would make it this far. I was planning a life without my dad….

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Crackers

When I bake, it’s more of a therapeutic time for me. It’s a time for me to tune out the world and focus on the ingredients, the measurements, the feel, the kneading, the taste, the smell. I put my heart and soul into the meals I make for those I love. It’s a way for…

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Mother

As Mother’s Day is soon upon us, I wrote this two years ago and I still feel all of it. I still think of the family in WA and grieve parts of my own extended family at times. If you are feeling any of this, I want to say that I SEE YOU. I FEEL…

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Putting My Foot Down

Yesterday, I blew my lid over the most ridiculous thing. Mike asked me to call Verizon and get my new phone activated. Just that little request put be over the edge. I yelled. I said some things I should’ve have. I said some inappropriate words. Why? All because I was asked to call Verizon! Clearly,…

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Shelter in Place Promises

I want to address my absence for the past few weeks. I’ve been feeling really odd about blogging during this awful time in the world. Seriously, as I write this, someone is dying. It feels awfully insensitive to be sharing my deepest thoughts about something so minuscule compared to life and death.  We are now…

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One Less Thing

You guys… I cracked the code to making bread in Illinois!! 🎉 I was basically taking a break from bread making, because it was not turning out since we moved here. One more thing I “lost” on our move…😭 Seriously, read my previous post about all the things I lost in this move to the…

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday… He is risen! This week was my absolute favorite. Thanks for looking and sharing this journey with us. ❤️ Today was filled with Easter egg hunts, a feast, and my youngest little boy’s first birthday. ❤️ With honest intentions, Krista ❤️

Holy Saturday

Today is Holy Saturday… We started the day with TWO Easter eggs at breakfast that were filled with a piece of paper towel and a rock symbolizing Jesus being in the tomb. Originally, I planned to do a resurrection garden with a group of ladies here in IL. Due to the shelter in place, I…

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