Jonas [downstairs, out of sight]: OH, freakin’ sakes! Me [midway up the upper level stairs]: What’s wrong? Jonas [emerging on landing at front-door-level]: You o’moe got something! My digger truck! Me: I didn’t almost forget it. I put it in the playgroup bag before we packed up. Jonas [joining me
A Story by Jonas “Once upon a time there was a lovely mommy. And she had a hat on. A Toppum Hat hat.” “And there was a big dragon. He put her in a {menacing voice}fire cave.” “A bunny. He hopped on the dragon and he knock him down. The
Once upon a time, a sweet baby boy was born. As the years went by, he became an adorable first grader… …and an award-winning cow handler. Eventually he became a college graduate, and then he became a cancer patient – and then a cancer survivor. And because he had found
Susannah was baptized into the family of faith this morning at Immanuel United Methodist Church. Every time I hear the baptismal vows, I get choked up. Tears well up in my eyes as the enormity of the task before us parents hits me again. “Will you nurture this child in
{Scene: bedtime at the Nebel house. Jonas, Susannah, and Mommy lie in The Big Bed for evening prayers. After Jonas prays….} Mommy: That was a lovely prayer, buddy. God loves it when you talk to Him in prayer. Jonas: But where is God? Mommy: He’s right here, with us. Jonas:
Our Memorial Day weekend was spent driving south to Calhoun for Andrea’s high school graduation. It was a long trip, but totally worth it for Chris to be there when his little sister hit this milestone! Laura, Andrea, & Chris Proud Mom and the Graduate Nonna, Aunt Andrea, and Poppa
MICHELLE NEBEL
I write about faith and theology, family and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!
