So, if you followed any of my social media while I was on sabbatical, you are very aware that I spent a lot of time at baseball fields. There was 12-year-old baseball, college baseball, minor league baseball and even a major league game thrown in there. There are two quotes that come to mind when … Continued
There are lines EVERYWHERE. Have you ever stopped and noticed all the lines we bump into, cross over, build, ignore, celebrate, long for, need? For the past five weeks I have been super aware of lines. My sabbatical adventure had me on the highways and byways. I covered over 1500 miles from Georgia to Virginia. … Continued
Celebrate with us! Greystone’s Buddy Break ministry marks 5 years of serving families with special needs this month. We invite you to celebrate with us on Sunday, November 12 with coffee, juice and donuts in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10 AM. If you have ever participated as a Buddy, please wear your t shirt that … Continued
With the help of numerous Greystone elves, Christmas came December 5 for our Buddy Break families. At our annual Buddy Break Christmas Party, 15 families with over 30 children eagerly awaited their visit with Santa (who brought Mrs. Claus and their favorite elf). They also had fun making Christmas crafts, decorating cookies, singing Christmas songs … Continued
If Bob received 108 pieces of candy while trick-or-treating and he ate 48 pieces, how many does he have now? Imagine that you are an 8 year old. You and your family recently moved to Raleigh as refugees. You haven’t had school even in your native language for quite a while because your family has … Continued
School is starting back again. For some moms this is a bittersweet moment full of apprehension and faith. For other moms this is a day to party! Kids are out of the house and finally there is time and space and sweet freedom. Personally, I am a mom to a year round student. My kid … Continued
Have you ever moved to a new town? Can you remember the newness of it? You might have asked yourself questions like: Where is the grocery store? How do I find a pediatrician? Where is the best pizza? This doesn’t even get into the paperwork, documentation, and angst over registering for a new school that … Continued