Tag Archives: making lemonade

Sip and Share

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

What’s the best part about making lemonade? Pouring the mixture over ice in a tall glass and then taking it out to the porch. To sit on a rocker or swing and take sips of the refreshingly cold drink. To pass … Continue reading →

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Chilling and Waiting

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

One common step in recipes for making lemonade is to “chill before serving.” So the mixture of lemon juice, sugar and water gets to sit inside a cold, dark refrigerator until someone decides it’s been long enough and pulls the … Continue reading →

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The Pitcher of Support

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

When making lemonade, a container is as necessary as the ingredients. Imagine trying to stir together lemon juice, sugar, and water … on the countertop. Nope. We need a pitcher. Something to surround and hold the ingredients in place. The … Continue reading →

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Pick Up the Spoon

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

I love the movie Facing the Giants. Not just because of the David vs. Goliath football story, but because of the strong faith message. In one scene, the discouraged coach is told the story of two farmers who prayed for … Continue reading →

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Fruity Siblings

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

The second time I found out I was pregnant, I cried for a week. Not happy tears. No. Fearful, overwhelmed, I-can’t-do-this tears. In fact, I begged my husband not to tell anyone the news until I could say it without crying. … Continue reading →

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The Water of Life

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

What fills your day? Probably some of the same things I face. Work. Housework. Bills to pay. Laundry. Cooking and cleaning. Children. Responsibilities and deadlines. Relaxation and simple pleasures. Drudgery and dreams. They all add up to a life overflowing … Continue reading →

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The Sugar of Hope

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Life can be very sour, especially when working through the messy emotions that result when things don’t go as we expected. (See previous posts Parenting Outside the Plan and Not From Concentrate.) The good news about making lemonade is that … Continue reading →

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Not From Concentrate

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

When it comes to making lemonade, I’ll admit I’m the first to reach for the can of frozen concentrate. Just add water. As my seven-year-old son says, “Easy-Peasy-Lemon-Squeezy.” But to make old-fashioned, fresh-squeezed lemonade, we have to get messy. Find the … Continue reading →

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Parenting Outside the Plan

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

When I grew up, I wanted to be a Mommy like the ones I’d seen on TV. The ones with the loving children who got along. The ones who wore a string of pearls while fixing meals from scratch. The … Continue reading →

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Friday Focus – Patrick Henry Hughes

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

What if you were born without eyes or the ability to straighten your legs and walk? How would you describe your disabilities? Well, if you were Patrick Hughes, you’d say, “Not disabilities at all. More … ability.” He began playing … Continue reading →

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