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When You’re Tempted to Look Back…

Early this morning I drove the familiar rolling road, passing by a cattle ranch on the way home. The cattle had thick dustings of snow on their backs, and they huddled together near the barn rather than lazing around a nearby Maple as they prefer to do on warmer days. It's March 10. It's customary … Continue reading When You’re Tempted to Look Back… →

Jessica Uncategorized 1 Comment March 13, 2023 4 Minutes

When You Miss the Mark

We have ideas and dreams, and when we are brave, we shoot for them--taking one small step at a time. We celebrate the little victories along the way, and dare to believe it’s really going to take shape. Except then sometimes it doesn’t. We’ve missed the mark. What is your default when this happens? Inevitably, … Continue reading When You Miss the Mark →

Jessica Uncategorized 4 Comments February 7, 2021March 1, 2021 2 Minutes

Rock Beneath My Feet

I remember vividly the first earthquake I ever experienced. I was sitting on a couch talking with the veterinarian I worked for, when I felt a rumbling, shaking sensation beneath my seat. I thought his dog had gotten caught under my couch somehow and so I jumped up to rescue him, when I saw the … Continue reading Rock Beneath My Feet →

Jessica Uncategorized 4 Comments March 29, 2020March 30, 2020 4 Minutes

When Home is Long in Coming

A thoughtful friend sent me an article this morning. It was kind of her to read it and think of me, and the article itself was true in every way and resonated deeply with me. The author described her uneasiness and her unsettledness in the face of various moves--her realization there would never be a … Continue reading When Home is Long in Coming →

Jessica Uncategorized 5 Comments March 4, 2019March 20, 2019 5 Minutes

Mountain View and Duct Tape

It was eerily quiet. The type of quiet that makes my "mom spidey sense" go off. I quickly took stock of each of my people. Husband at work. Eldest son at work. Baby daughter napping. Four middle sons outside, as evidenced by the laughter and whoopin' & hollerin' going on outside. Sitting at the dining … Continue reading Mountain View and Duct Tape →

Jessica Uncategorized 3 Comments February 14, 2019 3 Minutes

Beginning Again

Years ago, I began a blog. Mostly because we had moved a world away from family and friends, I wanted a way to keep them involved in our life in Alaska, and I could not keep up with hand-written letters. Our family had grown, share-worthy stories increased, and so, "Tales from Boyland: stories and thoughts … Continue reading Beginning Again →

Jessica Uncategorized 2 Comments February 12, 2019March 13, 2023 2 Minutes
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Jessica

Previously Veterinary Technician, Childbirth Educator, long-time home school mom and wrangler of five sons and one small princess. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alaska, Tennessee, Washington State. In all thse seasons and places, I’ve been “planted by the River,” growing and deepening roots in the One Who is Immoveable. I hope to encourage you to be “planted” as well.

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