The Mergenthaler Family

Guess what? I write things sometimes. You already know that. You probably also already know that I have been wanting to do more professional work in the field of writing or editing for quite some time, but raising a big family, Covid-19, moving across the country, and other priorities have pushed my skill development and practice to the background. But I still try. Last summer, I learned of another author seeking stories of modern day miracles for an anthology he wanted to compile and sell to benefit families who need financial assistance in receiving fertility treatments. His family had benefited from another person's generous donations and their youngest daughter was the miracle result. His desire to pay it forward was inspiring to me, and I found myself reflecting on all of the miracles our family has experienced over the years. Some of our miracles are recorded on this blog. Some are in my journal. I'm sure I have completely forgotten about others. This submission request g...

 I had a goal to post something here once a month. A reminder came up on my phone. I ignored it. The reminder sat for days, then weeks. I didn't upload pictures or write. Maybe it's because we have been very busy. I think both Rick and I are wondering when life will get a little easier. We live in chaos. Aside from the remodeling work we're are doing on the house, other things have come up--mold and dry rot around the front door, delayed appliances, a failed well pump, then a failed septic pump. Work is demanding for Rick, and he's having to adjust his schedule to accommodate getting kids to school in the morning while I'm at seminary. Each of our seven children need our attention and love in different ways. And we also are working hard all the while to strengthen our marriage and develop ourselves individually. We had a temporary, but stressful Covid scare that required communications with the school and work and quarantines. Often, I feel spread too thin and I kno...