Domestic by Design

Well, after putting my post up on Tuesday about sick kids, going to the doctor, etc.   Tara woke up with no fever.  So, I debated about whether to take them in.  But, I decided to go since the day before her fever went from none to 104.

In the waiting room, again, I felt like leaving as they both bounced around the room, happy as could be with their snotty noses and yucky coughs.  But we stayed.

I’m happy to report: nothing.  The kids are fine, just a virus. So it goes!

But, I have to tell you about my new, exciting miracle herb/oil: Oil of Oregano.

I have absolutely no information for you on it today–which means you’ll have to research it yourself (sorry!), but it’s simply amazing.

Thankfully, to God’s grace and His provision through herbs, I am still feeling pretty good.  Tired, but good.  Here’s hoping that we’ll have an illness-free Christmas!

That’s NOT a good combination when I’m planning to venture to the doctor’s office this morning!  Thankfully, the office is literally a hop, skip, and a jump away from our home. Continue reading →

As usual, there are many blog posts worthy of  a few minutes of your time.  It was very hard to narrow it down, so I’m throwing lots at ya, for you to pick and choose.  I hope you’re encouraged–hasn’t the Lord given these women a gift in their ability to write in such a way that inspires? I’m so thankful for each of them. Continue reading →

Each year, Blane has suggested sending our Christmas letter via email.  And each year, I’ve explained how much I enjoy receiving cards and pictures in the mail.  So we have sent out cards via snail mail.

This year, the winds have changed.

I gave in, mainly because I really wanted to design our letter and the cost of having a pre-fabricated one was just too high.  And the thought of buying the number of stamps I would need was so unappealing to me.  Particularly because it’s hard enough to get to the post office these days.

So, for you below is a PDF version (click the link) of our Christmas letter whose design was inspired by Shutterfly.

Merry Christmas from the Tarrs

2010 has been a year of losses.  The loss of a life within my womb and a once-treasured relationship, the painfully slow process of transitioning after a major move are just a few–but certainly the most difficult.  To say this year has been hard seems like an understatement.  I am wearing the scars of a ravaged heart that a select few people know the details about. Continue reading →

Last weekend we had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC for the wedding of my brother-in-law.  What a joyous, special occasion!  Blane, Tara, and I were honored to all be a part of the ceremony while my mom graciously (and to her delight) kept Brant the entire weekend since she lives nearby. Continue reading →