Category Archives: FAMILY

A Variety Of Posts Relating To Our Lives

Happy Dirty Thirty, Little Sister!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by thisnest

You know those little dolls that middle schoolers carry around for a homework project? The ones that give them a glimpse into what it would be like to care for another human being? I had that assignment…except my baby dolls … Continue reading →

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A Crossroads…Again

Posted on January 26, 2012 by thisnest

I am at a crossroads. The road behind me has been long. Sometimes smooth, but those parts are only made clear by the rough patches they contrast with. Unfortunately for me, real degrees cannot be earned in the School of … Continue reading →

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God Is Good!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by thisnest

“They’re sending me to Bend.” His words echoed in my mind. They’d called him in early, at about six in the morning, and I couldn’t believe they chose that day, of all days, to send him through a steep and … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Grandma

Posted on January 10, 2012 by thisnest

I dreamed about you last night, Grandma. I was with you, at your place. It was a retirement community…but not the one I was familiar with while you were still here with us. It was different but, in the dream, … Continue reading →

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Dee Dee’s First Volleyball Tournament!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by thisnest

Did I say I was going to share some pics of today’s tournament?? PSYCH!! My old camera was out of batteries and so, for probably the first time ever in the history of the Sparrows, I didn’t take photos at … Continue reading →

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