Our fifth baby was born at home in the water. We welcomed her on Thanksgiving day 2020, the birthdate of her great aunt whom she is named after. Join us on this beautiful journey as we welcome our daughter McGuire Lu-Ele.
McGuire’s Birth Story
The Right Kind of Fool: a fascinating story
The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas is the story of Loyal, a young deaf boy, growing up in a hearing world. A summer of new and unexpected experiences leaves his world turned upside down along with that of his mother and father. I loved how Thomas explored family dynamics; the experience of […]
The Edge of Belonging : review of a dual-time story
“In this dual-time narrative, Ivy Rose returns to her hometown to oversee an estate sale but soon discovers her grandmother left behind more than trinkets and photo frames–she provided a path to the truth behind Ivy’s adoption.” I hadn’t even read this summary in full when I picked up this delightful story. I was pleasantly […]
Something Worth Doing : a Suffragist story
Something Worth Doing by Jane Kirkpatrick is a novel of an early Suffragist. I needed the story. Not only do I relate, but Abigail Scott the main character, has hope in a time where there is little reason to hope. I’m longing and searching for that same hope. Her calling and giftings, her work ethic, […]