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Blessing

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 / Andrea / Leave a comment

I leaned forward on the hard pew that first time in church, skinny legs swinging as I watched the fatherly pastor place his hands on the heads of the people before him. "The Lord bless you, and keep you," he intoned. "The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The … Continue reading Blessing

It’s Always Morning Somewhere

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 / Andrea / 10 Comments

One of the best things about living on a lake is being able to see the sunrise. Every morning I watch as the darkness fades and the golden light slips between the trees, across the water and into my living room. Some mornings remain dull and gray. Others come with an explosion of color. But … Continue reading It’s Always Morning Somewhere

The View from the Precipice

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 / Andrea / 7 Comments

Election week is upon us in the U.S.A and it feels like we are perilously close to the edge of a division that we may not be able to back away from. Having the election decided may give the illusion of winners and losers, but the fact is that we have all lost this election. … Continue reading The View from the Precipice

Listening for Ice Cream

October 27, 2020December 31, 2020 / Andrea / 8 Comments

My son Ben has significant intellectual disabilities. As a result, he has a very small vocabulary consisting of only nouns and verbs. If I say, "Do you want ice cream?" He'll respond with enthusiasm. And if I say, "Do you never want ice cream again?" I'll get the same response. He hears "ice cream", and … Continue reading Listening for Ice Cream

A Different Summer

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 / Andrea / 9 Comments

Do you remember writing about summer vacation for the first assignment of the school year? What would you write this year? I am tallying up a number of gains and losses. The hardest loss was not being able to see my children who live far away. I also missed attending a family wedding in California. … Continue reading A Different Summer

Worship School

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 / Andrea / Leave a comment

I shared this article on the Perennial Gen website this week. Enjoy! https://theperennialgen.com/worship-school/

A Good Man

October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 / Andrea / 8 Comments

I watch you nod off on the couch this evening, gray head drooping and reading glasses sliding down your nose and I realize we've done it. We have succeeded in growing older together.  I don't know what I thought it would be like when we spoke our vows 37 years ago, but it wasn't this. … Continue reading A Good Man

Flight

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 / Andrea / 8 Comments

A Great Blue Heron has been perching at the end of our dock lately, so I decided to try to get close enough for a picture. He kept a wary eye on me as I crept closer, finally taking off with his long wings as Ben came clumping down to join me in his dad's big … Continue reading Flight

Conquering the Frog

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 / Andrea / 10 Comments

We took a little getaway recently, just me, my husband and our 28 year old son who has intellectual disabilities. We had planned some fun activities, but from the moment Ben spotted the kiddie pool, it was all he could think about. “Wog” he said, making the sign for “frog” under his chin, “Me!” And … Continue reading Conquering the Frog

Fall

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Here's a look back at a post from this time last year, before my blog was public:  Autumn in northern Minnesota is simply spectacular. My morning walks are graced with multitudes of colorful leaves glowing in the sun, fluttering in the breeze, rolling a red and orange and gold carpet out beneath my feet. Many … Continue reading Fall

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