Sunday, September 28, 2008
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
So...we live in a really cool area of WA. It's definitely NOT in the city, and for that, it is a relaxing place to live. We discovered a wildlife preserve 17 miles from our home. It houses animals in 400+ acres that are native to the northwest. Here are some fantastic animals that we saw. The last picture is of our wonderful Mt. Rainier. We have such a beautiful view of it. Enjoy!
Monday, September 22, 2008
remembering my Grandma
my primary babysitter
1 part of my dual-team companion on school breaks
the only grandma i truly knew
a staunch supporter of me in whatever efforts i took up
giver of good gifts
the woman who taught me proper table etiquette
always wanting to be a proper lady in public
the woman who encouraged me to write poetry and read
my namesake
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
on marriage
Of late, my colleagues have challenged me to think more deeply about marriage and if it is any different than domestic partnership. I thank them for this because it has pushed me to think more carefully and truthfully about the vows that I made to my husband over 3 years and 3 months ago.
In domestic partnership, one can own a home and cars together. One can be the beneficiary of the other's life insurance. Two partners can raise children together. Love can be deeply present and uniting.
A difference between domestic partnership and the Christian marriage that I am a part of is that I vowed before God and my community that I would love this man in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, to love and to cherish him for as long as I live. I vowed before God and man to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him and forsaking all others, keep only unto him as long as we both shall live. I vowed that I would let nothing take my love away from Shea.
As a believer and follower of God, I know that marriage was made as a picture of the Creator and Groom's love for us, his people and bride. The marriage is sacred because of this, and not because of an intensity of love or it being something acknowledged by the state.
A husband left on a trip to go far away to provide for his bride of three years. When his wife arrived home to the empty house, she found small notes placed strategically around the house. In them he wrote of the things he cherished about her, things only a husband could write to his wife, and how he was going to come back soon.
This is a picture of God's love for us. This is a picture of marriage.
In domestic partnership, one can own a home and cars together. One can be the beneficiary of the other's life insurance. Two partners can raise children together. Love can be deeply present and uniting.
A difference between domestic partnership and the Christian marriage that I am a part of is that I vowed before God and my community that I would love this man in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, to love and to cherish him for as long as I live. I vowed before God and man to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him and forsaking all others, keep only unto him as long as we both shall live. I vowed that I would let nothing take my love away from Shea.
As a believer and follower of God, I know that marriage was made as a picture of the Creator and Groom's love for us, his people and bride. The marriage is sacred because of this, and not because of an intensity of love or it being something acknowledged by the state.
A husband left on a trip to go far away to provide for his bride of three years. When his wife arrived home to the empty house, she found small notes placed strategically around the house. In them he wrote of the things he cherished about her, things only a husband could write to his wife, and how he was going to come back soon.
This is a picture of God's love for us. This is a picture of marriage.
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