Category: Holidays

Six – Seven

I know the slang expression 6 – 7 is expired. I know that by the time between when this is posted and it is read all of what I might say will be out of date since that is how quickly fads and slang come and go! It is weird because I am 67 and I…

By Mirm September 12, 2026 0

It’s Mother’s Day for me!

The days are long but the years are short. 34 years ago I became a mom when Emily was born. Since Emily came along, my life is so much better, so much more ____ . (fill in the blank! – fun, silly, happy, fulfilling, challenging, rewarding, difficult, authentic, unexpected…) E endless creativity M magical &…

By Mirm September 3, 2026 0

The joy set before Him

Last Sunday, E.G.,the pastor at Mariners Church, brought up a beautiful reminder that Christ willingly took the cup of God’s wrath so that we would only know the cup of his blessing. Hebrews 12:2 says, “….For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand…

By Mirm April 3, 2026 0

Clayton is 30!

How is it possible that my son is 30?! 30 is how many years I was married! The decades of life pass too quickly, don’t they?! I am not sad or nostalgic as I look back, nor do I wish for a flux capacitor-driven DeLorean to whisk me back in time to re-live my darling…

By Mirm March 4, 2026 0

Twenty-Seven

My Daughter in Love has a birthday today.  When I consider the short years I have known her and the depth of relationship and love in that same short season I am humbled at how much more it will be. This girl is stunning inside and out. She is smart and kind. She loves well.…

By Mirm January 5, 2026 0

The Empty Seat

Today I was startled by another person who has gone ahead to heaven; that is number 6 in as many days. Why does it feel like more people die at the holidays?! I know that it probably not true, but perhaps it just feels even more difficult because of the season. For many, me included,…

By Mirm December 10, 2025 0