by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 3, 2021 | Slice of Life, Sticky, Writing
I’m a slow-buildup-to-Christmas kind of girl. One decoration at a time. And the tree shows up when I feel ready. No grand expectations here. “You do you” is my mantra when it comes to the holidays. While some are mixing twinkle lights with pumpkins, I’m protecting...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 21, 2018 | Faith
“How are you doing?” Over cups of hot tea, my dear friend asked a question that I’ve asked myself often lately. How am I doing? Am I doing enough to help our oldest son during a crucial time of healing — body and soul? Am I getting enough rest?...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 5, 2017 | Faith
I had a moment today. Just a moment. Isn’t it so that when you declare an intention, and you’re hoping the words might draw you and those within earshot closer to God, Satan takes notice. “You think you will___________? Well, how about if...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jan 1, 2017 | Faith
This Christmas season was going to be different. I entered Advent with a spirit of hope and good intentions, expecting it to carry me to January 6, to Epiphany. Candles would remain lit, trees with twinkling lights would hold their places in our home, and the...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 2, 2016 | Faith, Slice of Life
When our boys were young, the countdown to Christmas involved a festive green cloth calendar with pockets, one for each of 25 days until Christmas. A tiny grey mouse was moved from one pocket to the next as he made his way through the weeks leading up to our sons’...
