a planted life | learning to love
Tomorrow the 45th president of the United States will be inaugurated into office. I did not vote for Donald Trump. I'm one of those evangelical Christians that doesn't identify well with any political party nevertheless feels compelled to enact my right to vote in this country. I could not (and cannot) support Donald Trump's overt... Continue Reading →
Having goats is great entertainment. I'd take a few hours out here with my goats over T.V. any day. They're so goofy and clumsy and fun. The momma goat, Darla, is doing a fine job for a first time mom. She leads her kids out of the pen twice a day and runs around with... Continue Reading →
A Song of Ascents I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD... Continue Reading →
Big sigh. Friday at 5 am we got in the car and began our travels back home to Arizona. Yesterday around 5 pm we pulled in to our Litchfield Park address. But, there was no settling in and relaxing to be done. We spent the remainder of Saturday unpacking, doing laundry and preparing for today-... Continue Reading →
I'm thinking of changing my blog title to: Sojourning Sheila {and so I did}.What I write reflects who I am. Six years ago, when I started blogging, I was inspired by the beauty of making a home and being a helper Imago Dei. I'm still inspired, yet, refined. Several years ago, my vision of being... Continue Reading →
It's been a full four days.Thursday morning started in AZ at 3am and ended in OR at 11pm. Friday I decorated a reception hall with friends of my mom's for her wedding reception and drove with my sister and her family to visit my dad an hour away. By the time we got back to... Continue Reading →
Cultivating Faithfulness 