So honest. I love all the thoughtful questions your kids are asking (most of them I also do not have answers to!) Your imagery here was really beautiful and vivid. Thanks for sharing, Joy.
Fixing the broken world. The question of the ages! I guess I would also tell Wyatt that God does want the world fixed. That is the job God asks us to partner with him and others in doing.
Thank you for sharing this, Joy. Such a simple snapshot of your family's walk but then it went really deep. I still wrestle with much of these same questions! So beautiful.
Thanks, friend! I originally had the idea to go a different direction with this prompt, but when we got home, my husband said, "That went from simple to deep really fast!" and I felt this nudge to write this instead. Thanks for reading!
Joy, I loved this so, so much! It struck a cord with me primarily because my kids are getting older and my boys are question askers much like your children--sometimes my 10 year old's questions leave me stumped, and I often say "thats a question for your father" too, lol. I loved the arc of the story, the bits of information in between. I could feel myself on the walk and in the tension of the questions and answers. The last line was perfect. Thank you for sharing your words <3
This started so simply and then went really deep. We’ve all been on these walks with our kids. And we literally watched A Snoodles Tale this week. Love the reference.
As a mom who is asked a myriad of questions throughout the day, I really enjoyed this. Your reference to a quiz bowl is spot on! I also love the way you weave in memories and your own experiences as the questions are asked. Truly beautiful. ♥️
This was SO SO GOOD. Wow. DEEP.
Thanks so much!!
So honest. I love all the thoughtful questions your kids are asking (most of them I also do not have answers to!) Your imagery here was really beautiful and vivid. Thanks for sharing, Joy.
Thank you!! I'm so glad you can relate and enjoyed it.
Fixing the broken world. The question of the ages! I guess I would also tell Wyatt that God does want the world fixed. That is the job God asks us to partner with him and others in doing.
Yes! I agree and believe that for sure! That was what I was trying to get at by telling him that He wants us to help others who are hurting.
Thank you for sharing this, Joy. Such a simple snapshot of your family's walk but then it went really deep. I still wrestle with much of these same questions! So beautiful.
Thanks, friend! I originally had the idea to go a different direction with this prompt, but when we got home, my husband said, "That went from simple to deep really fast!" and I felt this nudge to write this instead. Thanks for reading!
Loved this one, Joy ❤️
I'm so glad!
So beautiful!
Thank you! And thanks for reading!
This is absolutely beautiful
Thank you so much!
Love it ❤️
Thank you always for reading!!
My kids and I LOVED Sticks Across the Chimney!!
It's so good, right?!
Beautiful, friend! You had me at taking a walk!
Thank you!!! Sure hope one of these days we can stroll and think and talk together!
Joy, I loved this so, so much! It struck a cord with me primarily because my kids are getting older and my boys are question askers much like your children--sometimes my 10 year old's questions leave me stumped, and I often say "thats a question for your father" too, lol. I loved the arc of the story, the bits of information in between. I could feel myself on the walk and in the tension of the questions and answers. The last line was perfect. Thank you for sharing your words <3
Oh thanks so much for reading and sharing such a thoughtful comment!
This started so simply and then went really deep. We’ve all been on these walks with our kids. And we literally watched A Snoodles Tale this week. Love the reference.
It's my favorite!! I tear up every time! Thanks for reading!
Wow. Joy. Just wow. This was achingly beautiful and profound.
Aw, thank you!!
As a mom who is asked a myriad of questions throughout the day, I really enjoyed this. Your reference to a quiz bowl is spot on! I also love the way you weave in memories and your own experiences as the questions are asked. Truly beautiful. ♥️