by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 27, 2012 | Faith
Our first Advent candle has been lit. Twinkling Christmas lights illumine every corner. Inspired, I’ve begun making Bethlehem stars. I pick up the big ball of soft yellow wool and the tiny bamboo needles and carry them with me throughout the house. I tuck them...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 16, 2012 | Slice of Life
It is the season of “thanksgiving” so I stand in this field and give thanks. Through a summer that burned and baked, tested and tormented, this ground beneath my feet nurtured seed destined to feed many. We had planted it with prayers and with promises to...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 7, 2012 | Slice of Life
In October, I traveled “31 Days to Crazy Joy” with the author Ann Voskamp. Reading her book, “One Thousand Gifts”, has altered my slant on life and over the past year, counting joys and blessings has brought a richness and light to my days....
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 20, 2012 | Family
They visited several times this week. Black birds swooped in to fill the branches of our trees, their “caws” echoing across the valley. The first morning of their arrival, I answered their call and stepped onto the porch. Suddenly, I found myself...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 12, 2012 | Wisdom
The rustle of fallen leaves underfoot puts me back on Michigan’s North Country Trail. Every autumn for 10 years I joined a handful of backpackers — women only — for three days of hiking and camping. Looking back, I realize that many valuable life...
