I'm not a superhero many times not even a great mom or a wonderful person at all Caught up with all of you in the throes of a national crisis a global pandemic I find myself feeling quite ordinary my efforts infinitesimal compared to the magnitude of the galloping beast Living here at the foot … Continue reading Juice
Lent 4: The Lord is My Shepherd
For most of us these days, the Coronavirus pandemic has touched all parts of our lives, including Sunday morning worship. Thanks to my pastor, Marian Buckwalter, for sharing the following pertinent message with us this week that we can each enjoy from an appropriate distance. May you be blessed! **************************************************************************** Monday, when our son came … Continue reading Lent 4: The Lord is My Shepherd
Poem: “No Return Policy”
by Sherah-Leigh Gerber Grief is a roller coaster Trapped on a ride you didn’t choose Raising existential questions on a mundane Monday Grief is a marathon Tears unbidden as you unload the dishwasher and fold laundry Unfinished business rising without a pretty bow Grief is a runaway train Relentlessly chugging over anything in its path … Continue reading Poem: “No Return Policy”
Are you crunchy?
Photo by Marcin Skalij on Unsplash You know you're a crunchy woman when . . . . . . the change in seasons brings genuine excitement over the perfect creamy consistency of your homemade deodorant*! (not coincidentally, your bathroom is the coldest room all winter in your wood-stove-heated house) You know you're only a semi-crunchy … Continue reading Are you crunchy?
Poem for a moment* (first draft)
Children paint at the kitchen table a rooster crows in the chicken shed the bathroom fan hums, and the wood stove cools front door slams open and shut boots stomping in and out on the urgent business of a childhood day I sit in front of this computer willing inspiration to set my fingers typing … Continue reading Poem for a moment* (first draft)
Women Encouraging Women
A week ago many women joined together to support our sisters who are working to share the message of Jesus in various countries throughout the world. We began with a time of fellowship, having a meal of taco salad and getting to know the ladies seated with us around the tables. Thank you, Harrisonburg Mennonite … Continue reading Women Encouraging Women
What I’m Reading
I almost always check out more books at the library than I can possibly read in two weeks. Or four. Or six, after which I've reached my renewal limit and am forced to return them unopened. The great thing about the library is that you can go back later and try again! I think it … Continue reading What I’m Reading
Women Encouraging Women!
I got this in my church mailbox: Put it on your calendar and join in for an evening of fellowship, hearing about God's work in other parts of the world, and having an opportunity to support women in ministry! Hope to see you there! with love, Anita
“Notice”
a poem by Sherah-Leigh Gerber Would I have noticed the sky this morning if I hadn't been dashing out with the trash can between frying eggs and packing backpacks? Would I have noticed how black turns to gentle grey; how soft pink creeps in and bleeds to orange if I had not been lying awake … Continue reading “Notice”
Busy-Morning Breakfast
Yes, I know that cereal and milk is probably the quickest breakfast item out there, but every now and then I just get tired of it. This post is also about cereal, but it's homemade baked oatmeal rather than the highly-processed, sugar-laden boxed variety. And I figured out how to make it in less than … Continue reading Busy-Morning Breakfast
Mennonite Women of Virginia 