Theological Essays, Devotionals, and Spiritual Naval-Gazing
Fall is different this year. Come to think of it, it’s different to me every year. One year I’m sentimental about the passage of time; another I’m drawing allegories about seasons and life stages. This year, as I’m up before the sun with Naomi, and the quiet of her first nap begins while the mist … More Liminal
I’m going to start this post like I usually start such posts: with a story. Theology, like other areas of study, searches for truth that transcends experience, but it has little meaning to an ordinary person like me apart from experience. Hence, stories. WARNING: This is long, and I’m going to be rather transparent – … More Theology of a Mom’s Body
Breastfeeding has become an obsession around here. Since day one of Naomi’s life, it’s been all about the boob, all the time. The topic gets an average break of about 2 hours, which means realistically an average break of about an hour during adult awake time. When did we feed her last? Do we need … More In Which I Frequently Use the Word “Breast”
The story of Naomi’s birth is a long one, and not just because it took a large number of hours. It’s one of the most complicated things I’ve ever been through, and this post is as much (or more) a record for the three of us as it is a story to share. But I … More Naomi’s Birth Story (with modest pictures)
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Out of all the questions that folks ask me all the time, I have a least favorite: “Is this your first?” When I was first asked that, I hesitated for a moment. Then I said yes. Of course I said yes, and I’ve said yes ever since. This person doesn’t know me from Adam, really, … More St. Scholastica’s Day
For the past three or four weeks, spinning a breech baby has been our preoccupying obsession. Our baby has been breech for a while, but for half of our second and much of our third trimester, the message we got from all corners was, “Don’t worry; it’s highly likely she’ll flip.” So we trusted conventional … More Sending a Baby for a Spin
In two days, I will be, in medical terminology, “term.” That means 37 weeks, which in turn means that if Baby C comes after that point, she will not be considered premature. Those last three weeks are important for final lung and brain development, so it’s best if she goes to 39 weeks at least. … More Term
The stretch reaches its farthest point today, as what I have to say has precious little to do with knitting at all. I decided to give up Facebook for Advent. I decided this a while ago, when I realized I was having to daily resist the temptation to post a status update every time I … More 4 Weeks Sans Facebook
Advent comes at a very inconvenient time of year for those of us in school. I know exactly why this is: both were designed to be in harmony with the agricultural year. The liturgical year starts after the harvest is over, walking closely through the story of Christianity from December through May, leaving the busy … More Anticipation
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