Our family loaded up the van and disappeared at Lost Pines with three other families. I didn’t turn on my computer for two days. I think I needed that separation. I have begun to wonder if the mole is a USB port developing at my neck. Rather than logging onto my blog, my early mornings … Continue reading Inner dialog on New Year’s Eve 2011
As we strolled the shops in La Villita area of downtown San Antonio we noticed this tiny church sandwiched between two cottages. A person could hardly pass through sideways between the buildings. As I ascended the steps to the entrance, some tangible peace overcame me. A hush greeted me at the entrance and my eyes … Continue reading Colored Light
Our morning after Christmas was meant to be big fun! We hired a magician to go to the local hospital and put on a show for the children there. We all got our sleepy heads out of bed early to be ready for the magicians arrival but one hour before the show the hospital called … Continue reading Exploring Downtown San Antonio
The children are old enough to decide what time the Christmas morning activities will begin. They also stay up late enough watching movies and playing games together so that sleeping in happens whether they like it or not, and for the teenagers, they like it a lot. This program agrees with dad and gives mom … Continue reading memory lane of Christmas’ past and present
I woke up in the Anthis home early to stuff my boys into the car and drive three hours west. Abi came down the stairs in her jammies, a sleep pinched face and said, “I wanted to give you a hug.” As she squeezed me tight, she said, “today is Christmas Eve eve”. I love … Continue reading Christmas Eve…eve
As soon as Kira awoke from her nap I whisked her away to the mall. Going there four days before Christmas was a brave thing to do because memories of years past where last minute shoppers were grouchy and pushy came to mind. Thankfully I didn’t need to buy anything so I wouldn’t be standing … Continue reading Santa Claus will never forget Kira
What is Gotcha Day? This is the day we will always celebrate with Kira as her gotcha day because in 2010 on Dec. 21st the Ugandan courts ruled we were her legal guardians. We then got the papers and went to the U.S. Embassy and got her visa to leave the country. Here in America, … Continue reading Today is Gotcha Day
Dr. Cindy and Abigail were in town for a mother daughter powwow and I was invited to meet them for a day of shopping. When I agreed weeks ago to accompany them I had no idea I would get to be Abigail’s personal fashion consultant. How I wish I could have taken photos of all … Continue reading Aunt Tonya: personal fashion consultant: Woohoo!
One of the churches we visited for a while began a non-profit, “Heart for the Neighborhood”, and what they have done is taken on the needs of a neighborhood in the southern part of San Antonio where all elderly people live in a tightly packed small area of tiny homes. They have been delivering bread … Continue reading Good news for our Nonprofit: Kirabo Seeds
