Just a week ago, we celebrated Wayne’s birthday with a taco party and a sweet ending of strawberry shortcake. When I brought the cake out, Wayne exclaimed, “What just one candle?” I just didn’t think 52 would fit on a piece of strawberry shortcake. The week has passed uneventfully. We are still jet lagged, waking…
Category: Family
Sir Winston
Before the sun disappeared below the horizon of the Holy City and Shabbat officially began, we had a very interesting experience. We were invited to have coffee with an Arab family that lives just outside of Jerusalem. The husband is a one of the few Arab judges in Israel. The Arab culture is extremely hospitable,…
A Little Pampering…
Well, we are pampering ourselves a little here over the holidays. I just packed my bags for a two-night stay in a suite at the Gaylord Hotel. And I can’t wipe the smile off my face as I am thinking about not cooking or entertaining–just enjoying fine cuisine, elegant holiday ambience, food, fun, family, and rest…
From Our House to Yours
Here’s glimpse of 2008 for our family and a wish for Godspeed in 2009.
Delighting in What Remains…
Today is the anniversary of the death of my father-in-law. I am pondering this morning how we felt on this day last year. His death was bitter, but there was sweetness in his expiration from this realm to the next. And there was and is much joy in the knowledge that he is in heaven, and we will…
Put to Shame
Put to Shame Once I dreamed of a handsome prince… then you came–stronger and kinder– all of my dreams put to shame.
Four Days of Feasting…
This is the kids’ table. Thanksgiving was incredible. Great people and great food–even if I cooked most of it! And lots of thanks to Mom and Beth for their great contributions! After dinner, Ed, a friend of ours who is a missionary in Cameroon, gave us a mini-piano concert. The house rang with classical music….
The Conquering Hero Returns
This guy is, well, just way too cute… he comes home–the conquering hero–today from Ethiopia… and he will have so many stories to tell us. I have been dreaming about him at night and thinking about him in the day… I always wanted to marry the professor like Jo did in LIttle Women, and it…
Autumn Garden Party
Today I hosted a family autumn garden party for just the ladies. It was fun to get together and catch up, and the weather was perfect for eating under the backyard arbor next to the koi pond. The brook bubbled, and the dragon flies flitted about the yard all afternoon. I wonder if they were…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 