The Pen Team - a curious mix

MIX, MINGLE, BLEND, MERGE, COALESCE, AMALGAMATE, FUSE; they all mean to combine into a more or less uniform whole. I particularly like amalgamate, which implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities. Differences spark conflict, but they also allow us to complement and challenge each other in ways that just make life better. I marvel at how God brought us together and is making us what we are today - so different and yet a beautifully "amalgamated" family.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Words I Would Say

Katherine sang at a benefit concert for a beautiful family with 7 children who suddenly and unexpectedly lost their father two months ago to cancer. Please pray for the Alleger family - they have a long, hard road ahead of them. Thankfully, they have God and a loving community to help them through this difficult time.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Living Room "Space-lift"

Two weeks ago, Sharon Hocking came to help us change our living room area into something more comfortable and functional (and pretty) for our family. Needless to say, I am THRILLED with the results. Without having to invest much in purchases (so far, only the coffee table/bench), our living room is now used more because it just works for us better. Let me know if you're interested in hiring Sharon, because it is well worth the money for her expert eye, practical ideas and gentle advice.

Picture red curtains and some colorful pillows in dark, warm tones - those will be coming next!

"After" "Before"