The Silence

March has been a month of intense experiences in every direction. We enjoyed spending time with family in North Carolina and hosting J.T. here. I diligently smocked and constructed Easter dresses. We delighted in a wonderful crowd for Easter dinner. There’s also been pain and sorrow, disappointment and dark clouds. But as the sun shines, spring bursts forth around us, we cling to the hope of Easter and know that all things are being made new.

I’m also hoping the blog neglect ends soon. Thanks for sticking around.

Christ is Risen!

“It is finished!” Sinners hear it;
Tis the dying Victor’s cry;
“It is finished!” Angels bear it,
Bear the joyful truth on high:
“It is finished!” Tell it through the earth and sky!

Justice, from her awful station,
Bars the sinner’s peace no more;
Justice views with approbation
What the Savior did and bore;
Grace and mercy now display their boundless store.

“It is finished!” All is over;
Yes, the cup of wrath is drained;
Such the truth these words discover;
Thus the victory was obtained;
‘Tis a victory none but Jesus could have gained.

Crown the mighty Conqueror, crown him,
Who his people’s foes o’ercame!
In the highest heaven enthrone him!
Men and angels sound his fame!
Great his glory! Jesus bears a matchless name.
–Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855

Madness

Here’s a link to our annual NCAA tournament challenge group. The password is “tclmadness”

We’re having a good holy week but I need to get my dresses finished!

Update

I finished my quarter grades, but I’ve been busy trying to clean and organize a bit, work on Easter dresses, plan Easter dinner, and finish my photography website. Check it out! If you live in the Raleigh area and are interested in a half-hour shoot next week, drop me an email.

I still need to post about my February books. Yikes. Maybe I’ll do that later today when I don’t have Lexi on my lap.

Photo Friday

A Second Try

Praying for the Carolina Family

Student Body President Eve Carson was murdered in what seems to be a random act of violence off campus, in Chapel Hill.

I’ve been thinking all afternoon about what to write, but all I can say is that I am praying for her family as well as students, faculty, staff, and those in campus ministry in this difficult time.

Odds & Ends

This have been a crazy week. I got sick Monday. Short stomach thing. No fun. Among other busy-ness, my grades are due Friday.

Amanda made TPWC Sherried Tomato Soup for community group. To die for!

New Obama video by will.i.am & friends, it wasn’t enough yesterday.

Another positive review of The Jesus Storybook Bible.

Photo Friday(s)

Today and last Friday, I had the opportunity to take pictures of adorable newborns. They are sharing my favorite photos of the week spot. :) (It usually goes Fri-Thurs, but I make the rules, I can bend them!)

Sweet Baby Girl . 53/366

Fridays are for Newborns . 60/366

February Books

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Re-reading these this year is going to be very pleasurable. 10/10

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The first half is stronger than the second, but for a 19th century novel, this is among the very best. Every one, male and female, should read it at least once. 10/10

In the Bible: Exodus

Is HRC Endorsing McCain?

Busy

I just thought through all the things I must do tomorrow, and I am exhausted. And that doesn’t include the things ought to do. For example, several good local consignment sales are held tomorrow, and even though Kate needs spring play clothes, there is no way I can make it to any of them.

I am weary of the pace of life, I want to stop. Listen, read, drink a cup of tea, sing more with my girls. But there is no end in sight. I have small glimpses of rest, moments of peace and enjoyment, but they are fleeting.

My busyness is the busyness of this age, but it makes me wonder about my old world ancestors. Did they have time to rest or did they feel oppressed by the tasks of everyday? Did they find contentment amidst their busyness? Might I find rest in mine?

-ing

Blogging for the girls
Eating Girl Scout cookies
Grading way too many papers
Listening to Mark Driscoll
Smocking Easter dresses
Tackling a very long to do list
Taking pictures, and loving it