During my divorce I had to stay functional for my children. What I wanted to do was crawl under a rock. Preferably a rock in some distant… Read more “Getting Through a Divorce”
Author: Marnie Buck
My name is Marnie. Like every life, I've had highs and lows and in-betweens. I have three beautiful children, a deconstructed Christian faith, a man that loves me and an average American home. Here you will find thoughts on celebrating the small. Embracing the boring. Choosing the mundane with joy.
What can we learn from the homes of singles?
I propose that single people have the most comfortable homes. What can we learn from them and their decorating genius?
stress or old age
My hair is falling out. Is it stress or something else?
Refugees, in one word
My first encounter with refugees was in late 2007. My husband and I had just moved to Columbus, Ohio and we were at the BMV updating our… Read more “Refugees, in one word”
In the Waiting
All ready! Now just waiting to welcome a child who is an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor into our home.
Becoming a Mom…again
My life is pretty sweet. My kids are awesome. I’m living in my dream home. My marriage is great, and I love my job 80% of the… Read more “Becoming a Mom…again”
Refugee Foster Journey
our early journey into fostering an unaccompanied refugee minor
Christianity Today
Sigh. It’s a really hard time to be a Christian. If I were to simplify things, and things are never simple, there appear to be two… Read more “Christianity Today”
How to shop with children
It never fails. You’re trying to consider a purchase and suddenly your kid starts pestering you about a toy they saw in aisle 5. Your thought has… Read more “How to shop with children”
My Father
You’re never too old to need your Father. I’ve always known this, but never more than in these years that I have been without mine. My Father… Read more “My Father”
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