Today is Pop-pop’s birthday. He may be gone from us, but he is not gone. He’s waiting for us in Heaven. He’s happy today. He’s whole. And he’s with his Savior that he loved. Below is a poem that I recently found. It brought a smile to my heart. Maybe your heart will smile too.… Read More Missing Him
My cousin posted this link on Facebook, and I thought it was so cool that I’d re-post it here. The Cape Gazette of Delaware ran this article about my Aunt and Uncle’s famously delicious sweet corn. Oh, and happy birthday, Uncle Calvin!
A friend once told me that Arizonans clean out their closets in the summertime because it’s so hot outside. Well, she was right. I’m now in the process of cleaning out the closet in our guest room. We recently bought a 9 foot pre-lit Christmas tree at a yard sale down the street (I can’t… Read More Letters from Pop-pop
When Amy asked, “What do you guys miss most about Indiana?” I promptly answered, “Being outside.” Since our backyard is dirt and weeds, and grass and trees are not easily found, being outside in Arizona takes planning and thought. But in Indiana, green is everywhere, and spending time outside is comfortable and easily accessible. Spending… Read More The Stuff Memories Are Made Of
Last week was the first time the entire Moody Clan was together in almost two years. This time we had a grandson/nephew to add to the mix. I’m happy Silas got to meet his Uncle David and Aunt Tammy who loved on him the whole time. I think Silas was immediately comfortable with David because… Read More Capturing the Moment
Indiana lived up to its motto this past week. We flew into Indy to be with the Moodys for a week, and got to reconnect with the Mankas and my best friend along the way! Baby did amazingly well on the flight. He slept through take-off and landing, and was charming everyone around us with… Read More Indiana: The Crossroads of America
When we saw my dad this past Tuesday (which also happened to be my parents’ 32nd wedding anniversary) we were able to hand-deliver his Father’s Day card. I love this picture of my dad that captures his love and care for his mother. One thing I’ve recently been thinking about is the way learning was… Read More Learning in Everyday Life
I just feel like writing today. Silas is crawling around on the family room floor exploring the blinds, the magazines, sometimes crawling over to visit me. He’s such a happy baby today–singing, talking to himself, laughing, smiling, napping well, and eating lots. He and I have been getting up quite early this week. The earliest… Read More Ramblings on a Saturday
I was so proud of myself for sending Mother’s Day cards to our mothers and grandmothers, that I had forgotten Mother’s Day is for me too this year. I can’t wait to spend the day with Silas tomorrow! A friend of mine has said to me a couple times, “Don’t you love being a mom?… Read More Love You, Mom
We hosted my youngest sister Ruth Anna last week during her spring break. I realized that Ruth Anna and I have never spent significant time together, just the two of us. When I left for college, she was entering 8th grade. When I left home to teach in Utah, she was beginning her senior year… Read More Another Spring Break. Another Sister.