I stroke his tiny knit hat between my fingers. I stare at my belly, soft again... Empty. I can't stand to see myself. My breasts are swollen and painful to the touch. They leak streams of sweet-smelling milk down my side. Wasted. My husband needs me. His heart is hurting and he longs to connect… Continue reading Nothing to give… Blessed
Author: Annamarie Peterson
“God has been gracious” – Happy Birthday, Jackson
My broken heart asks your permission to spill itself out before you, that you might rejoice with me. ♪♪♪♪ 3pm Sunday, January 29th, 2017 It's been a long weekend, but my heart is full. Two of my favorite little people came to spend Friday night with us, and then I couldn't help but ask all… Continue reading “God has been gracious” – Happy Birthday, Jackson
The Cross.
The way in which we find ourselves burdened seems to vary, as does the grace with which we carry it. But the real beauty in it all, is the way it is removed. Sometimes a burden or trouble seems to fall upon our laps, unexpected and all at once. Other burdens start small, building over… Continue reading The Cross.
Carpe Diem*
Life has been a bit much lately. I am still shocked every time I go to the farm and see the pit where our house used to stand, but it's going to be okay. We have a roof over our heads and God with us everywhere, so I'm ready to be done being shocked and… Continue reading Carpe Diem*
Rubble.
(Demolition video here) I have to admit, today wasn't what I expected. I watched my house be torn down, piece by piece, until it was nothing more than a crater in the ground filled with rubble. I listened to a close friend try to describe the pain of his heartbreak, and fail, because no words… Continue reading Rubble.
Shhh…
*whispering* So for the past three days I've been in silence with the community for a silent retreat. At first it was a little too quiet, but you get used to it. Tonight though, the mufflers come off 😉 I'm gonna yell. Maybe go outside and start serenading the grumpy security guard too. These past… Continue reading Shhh…
Una Dia… Day One
You guys.... Jesus has been waiting for me. I am a pretty darn good procrastinator. I knew I was leaving for over a month, and I knew I needed to pack basically everything I own, yet still I stared at my packing list yesterday night until the words were blurry without lifting a finger. This… Continue reading Una Dia… Day One
