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Glory God This Week

He Still Surprises Me

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #godslove, #miracles, #offgridliving, #powerfailure

Scruff ran out to the generator shed to see what had happened. He was met by a cloud of toxic fumes.

God This Week

Praise God for Water!

January 15, 2022January 17, 2022 Kristen 2 Comments #camp, #campdog, #camplife, #campministry, #offgridliving

It was at this point that our water turned to a sad trickle from the faucets. There was a broken pipe, somewhere under all that snow.

Glory

Autumn on a Mountain Meadow

November 13, 2021October 16, 2021 Kristen 2 Comments #autumn, #camplife, #fall, #mountainlife, #mountainwriter, #offgridliving

Many are not willing to live in the mountains, away from easy access to power, water, and a plowed road come winter. But how could I regret my front row seat to the beauty of God’s creation as it changes with every season right before my eyes. I am privileged beyond compare to live in the midst of such glory.

Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week

Ice burg Surfing

November 7, 2020October 27, 2020 Kristen 0 Comments #boymom, #boymomadventures, #funoutside, #ice, #offgridliving, #outdooractivities

So … how do my sons spend their time once I pry them away from their video games and kick them outside? Ice Burg Surfing!

Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week

Halcyon Hammocks or Hurricane Hammocks?

July 25, 2020July 10, 2020 Kristen 0 Comments #boymom, #boymomadventures, #countryboys, #forestchildren, #offgridliving, #parentingboys

They were, however, working together. Which every mother loves to see. However, visions of concussions and broken limbs danced in my head as they roared with happy laughter.