Where Hope and Fun Come Together
The day was unlike any other. The sun high and shining in it’s glory. The wind a gentle breeze, slowing moving the scattered clouds across the sky. Everyone was looking at me, but I was just looking for her (sounds like a Hallmark Commercial). My palms sweating, and my mouth dry. That nervous twitch I … Continue reading Focusing On What Matters- “Others.”
First, that ^ is not my child. Second, none of my children look like Apes (although sometimes they sound very similar). I figured a laughing animal would kick of this blog, since laughter is the direction we will be going today. But first, I want to say... I hope you are all doing well during … Continue reading Bits and Pieces- My Kids Say The Darnedest Things
Where has time gone? It seems like only yesterday I was a teenager visiting my Aunt Pauline and Uncle Don in Corner Brook. I remember exploring their backyard, going to different places throughout town with my Uncle Don or “Uncle Bond” as I affectionately called him. Now it’s been one year since his passing on … Continue reading Epic Snow Fight, Chess Moves and Interesting Inventions: A Tribute To My Late Uncle
“Oh no! She’s falling! Catch her!” Railene screams, as Elsa plummets towards the floor. With lightening reflexes, Captain America leaps from the second floor bathroom and catches her in the nick of time! “Hooray for Captain America!!” The star spangled hero saves the day yet again! So begins another Dollhouse Adventure in Railene's bedroom. A … Continue reading Dollhouse Stories and an Unexpected Gift
The Opportunist- Isaac son of Christian “Isaac’s log, 3.1: Day 7 of Isolation. I have’t been outside these walls for days. I can’t remember the last time I had a timbit. Mmm timbits. Something has changed in the home here lately. No van rides. No trips to stores. I think somethings up, hopefully it’s not … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 4
This is Day 3 of self-isolation. Why are we self-isolating? Well it’s Dr’s orders, due to the fact that Melissa has a nasty viral infection and I am now sick myself. Combine on top of that a mild concussion I received while sliding with my children... by’s we are some hard up bunch. It all … Continue reading Sliding, Concussions and Devil’s Hill
I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a regular Eason Clan morning, with a bit of narrative on my part. “Dad, dad! Look out the window! There are footprints in the snow.” Benaiah said excitedly. I glanced up from my devotional book to see Benaiah’s face pressed against our significantly stained living room window. Yes … Continue reading The Mysterious Footprints
Some days I wonder, “Am I stuck in some continuous cycle of a downward spiral?” It seems like after one problem is fixed, another takes it’s place. Do you ever feel like that? Man, I sure do sometimes. When it rains it pours. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat. Even in the midst of the chaos and … Continue reading A New Day Will Come- Strength In The Midst Of The Storm
Mother Hen- Ava daughter of Christian “DIS! DIS! Mmhmmm...Mmhmm. Was dis?!” So begins another routine stair sweep by Ava, aka “Mother Hen”. As we ascend the stairs leading to the her bedroom with her fellow twin Isaac, she combs the stairs a step at a time picking up small specks of dust and debris with … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 3
Time. For some people it seems there is never enough, for others they wish time would go by faster. One thing is for certain though, we can not get it back. A quote: “Here’s what we’ve learned, you’ll always make time for what you value. If you value it, you’ll make room for it and … Continue reading Time Well Spent- Making Time For What Matters Most
