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When I found out I was having twins, I laughed, like Sarah, “Me, God? A mother of four? Surely you must be kidding!” When I found out I was having twins, I questioned the angel, like Zechariah – gave him a good ol’ lecture about the birds and the...
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I first encountered Rilke in seminary. His book, Letters to a Young Poet, was required reading for a class I took on the sabbath, though the connection between the book and the topic completely eludes me at this point. The introduction...
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My husband and I have been known for our quirky household habits. We’re not big on cleanliness and our home organization system is highly intuitive at best. For example, early in our marriage we kept our microwave in a cupboard which meant we...
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Seems like so many people I know, Mom’s in particular, are feeling close to the edge these days. Maybe it’s the change of seasons, the impending change of schedules, change of wardrobes, one more mind-numbing round of pulling bins in and out of tiny...
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Walking out onto the dock, I feel it welling up around me. It’s not the first time I’ve felt it. It’s the last day of our summer vacation at the bay and I’m distracting the kids while my parents and husband load up all our gear. The big gate’s...
