Beloved Granny Bubbles left a legacy of living a life of gratitude, and always trying to live in God’s will.
Author Archives: Amanda Joy
Fruit and Weeds
If you’ve read the Bible, It seems a sure thing that you’ve encountered a verse (or many) that don’t resonate personally, or even make sense at first. Through the first year of Brok’s injury, Psalm 34 was my go-to chapter in the Bible, especially in the early, hardest months. This passage became mine. I wouldContinue reading “Fruit and Weeds”
Bedtime Stories: The Great Fish
Noble, 2, likes reading the same story every night for quite a long time before switching it up. For Bible stories, he was on a Big Boat kick (Noah and the Ark), but recently switched to the Big Fish story, a.k.a. Jonah and the Big Fish. Years ago, when Roman was in a similar phase,Continue reading “Bedtime Stories: The Great Fish”
Bedtime Stories: The Great Fish
Noble, 2, likes reading the same story every night for quite a long time before switching it up. For Bible stories, he was on a Big Boat kick (Noah and the Ark), but recently switched to the Big Fish story, a.k.a. Jonah and the Big Fish. Years ago, when Roman was in a similar phase,Continue reading “Bedtime Stories: The Great Fish”
The Best View
“Mommy, I can’t believe you climbed up here because you’re not that good at climbing. I’m so proud of you, mom.” This left-handed compliment came from the most earnest, smiling 5-year-old. We were sitting on the top edge of a huge overturned tree in a spot specially picked by Roman. I had a whole planContinue reading “The Best View”
My Lifesaver
The second I said it, I realized how often the words had come out of my mouth recently. “I just feel like I’m at the end of my rope!” One night, after I took the trash out to the garage, I found a seat in an old rocking chair we had just taken out ofContinue reading “My Lifesaver”
