Less is more

Maryann and I have both started new blogging adventures, but we're going to hold on to Mangos and Structural change to post occaisional updates and family photos.

Maryann:
http://www.dailyparable.blogspot.com/
http://www.outsideathome.blogspot.com/

Ben:
http://www.benroebuck.blogspot.com/

Happy travels!!

Ben

Mary's second new blog

I started another new blog (in addition to the Daily Parable). It's a co-blog with my sister, called Outside, At Home.

Mary

Trying to Work

A giant cabbage descends from the sky;
My brain, a ball of ambitious leaves.
Furiously folding them back, the leaves begin to wither.
I reach the end.
Cabbage gas.

Ben

Proverbs 31:8-9 (TNIV)

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy."

I love how God's heart for justice is articulated in scripture.

Ben

Maryann's New Blog

I've started a new blog. Here's the link: www.dailyparable.blogspot.com
It's about what God speaks to me through everyday life happenings. -Maryann

Porch Building

Dad, Jay and Michelle came over the weekend to get a start on our porch. Weldy, Annie, and Edem joined in too. We got the deck done! Just the steps, roof, and railings left. We're so thankful for the help. Dad had gone back to Peterborough before we shot this group photo. The action shot below is Dad, Ben, Jay and Michelle!



Maryann

Decisions

Rising, turning, jackknife, crashing down;
Swelling upwards, straining to see what lies beyond the precipice.
Each new wave, infinitely complicated in form;
White water thrashing, an angry waltz.

Heightening anticipation, cresting adventure,
Tipping chaos, profound questioning;
Each new wave daring resolve.

Heart on fire, eyes defy taunting waters,
Jaw of iron, fists tighten.

The paddle digs deeper.

Ben