Author Archives: Elisabeth Moody

These Still January Days

Thankfulness grows in my heart during these quiet, sunny January days. We take Silas to the park, following him around as he discovers sticks and rocks, weeds and dirt. Watching him, I see his face light up with the wonder … Continue reading

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Loving the Little Years

In spite of Facebook’s ho-hum appeal these days, occasionally a friend will recommend a link that’s bookmark-worthy. Like the link to Rachel Jankovic’s article on DesiringGod.org entitled Motherhood Is a Calling (And Where Your Children Rank) which led me to … Continue reading

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Proud as a Peacock

Hi! Welcome to my neighborhood! Don’t mind the peacocks on our roof. Meet Mavis. And her husband Henry.Mavis always did prefer a bird’s eye view of her community. That is, until Henry decided there were too many nosy neighbors around. … Continue reading

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The Way We Feel about McIntosh Apples

A conversation Stephen and I frequently have goes like this. Me: “Babe, what’s your favorite ___?” Him: (pause) “Umm. Do I have to have a favorite?” It’s so very frustrating (and sometimes hard to comprehend) that he doesn’t have favorites! … Continue reading

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Dynamic Duo

After our West Virginia visit this fall, I came home with some pictures of the Manka side of the family. Looking at those pictures got me thinking of the legacy my grandparents left to me. Grandma & Grandpa were a … Continue reading

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And Uncle Jon Stayed

...to spend another week with us (well, almost a week). Silas didn’t have to give up his uncles all at once. We had a slow-paced week after the excitement of the holidays. Jon helped me un-decorate the house on Monday. … Continue reading

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Treasure Boy

Dear Silas,You are Mommy & Daddy’s treasure. We look at you and smile. Because of you we understand more fully God’s love for us, and that has changed us forever. We are in awe that God has given you to … Continue reading

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Moody Family Christmas

Christmas and New Year spent with family is the best. We were blessed that our family came to visit for the holidays. Mom, Dad, Jon, Tim & Ben flew out on Christmas Eve to spend the celebrations with our trio. … Continue reading

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Thoughts for a Christmas Eve

Man’s maker was made man, that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that the Truth might be … Continue reading

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From C to Shining C

C is for Climbing: Silas is growing up. Nooooooooooo! Actually he’s so much fun these days that I can’t be sad my baby is growing. His accomplishment this week was learning how to scale our leather ottoman all by his … Continue reading

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