Summer plans were a little different for us this year than in previous years. Normally, we take off right after school is out for a week at the beach with some family. This year, that was cancelled because our kids had make up days at the end of school for snow {more like ridiculously cold …read more
Thank You Oakwood Elementary
Since 2005 {except for a 2 year break when we lived in North Carolina} a TeSelle kid has been a student at Oakwood Elementary. Today marks the end of that milestone. Eden will finish 2nd grade today. Yes, she’s still in elementary school but she will move over to River Valley Elementary {right next door!} …read more
When I Have Crossed the Bar
Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, …read more
Your Response Matters
Fascinating photo, right? But stop & take a minute to read this post despite the ugly photograph. This is a picture of a crack in my fender above my front tire on the drivers side. Earlier this week I was driving home after dinner with a dear friend when an idiot decided to sideswipe my …read more
Quiet
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life…to work with your hands.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Make. Lead. Quiet. Work. Serve. Help. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 That’s our family goal for 2015. To be QUIET. You’re …read more