Thanksgiving
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Thankful
For the usual things Made more special for their expectedness: Family Friends Food. For things beautiful and strange: Books with voices that strengthen my own; An orange cat with winsome determination; Crackling fires facilitating laughter and conversation. And for things unusual: Love beyond measure, And grace that finds us Even in the midst of our Continue reading
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On Coming Home
Same same, but different Yesterday your fingers recalled How it felt to play Christmas songs On the piano with a rattling F key– The piano which is rightfully yours, Except for as much as you miss it You still have no space in your house. The day before, your feet stayed warm Inside boots two Continue reading
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Countdown
One week until Thanksgiving break. This is one of those times when the students’ absurdity level rises and my patience collapses on the floor in an exhausted heap. The only salvation for any of us, particularly me, is to maintain a sense of humor, so today I’m choosing to remember the funny moments rather than the frustration. Continue reading
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Thanksgiving
A most blessed Thanksgiving, but not in the usual way. I woke up to coffee and hugs and cinnamon rolls. I am grateful for how my family loves me and treats me with kindness and grace-filled consideration; I’m so beautifully surrounded by welcoming warmth. And as this day draws to a close, I bask in the details Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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