"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7
Yesterday I lost someone dear. Some knew her as Ann, others as Mrs. Parker…I knew her as Grammy. She was a wonderful Grammy. She taught me how to laugh big and how to make others laugh, too! I still remember the year she came down the hall, on Christmas morning, with a big Rudolph nose,... Continue Reading →
It happened. Covid is no longer a stranger to the Pichura Family. I certainly wouldn’t call it a friend, though. Normally, I seek to be hospitable but I’d much rather kick Covid to the curb. But, alas, it’s here to stay for more days than I'd prefer. We are now part of the statistics. We... Continue Reading →
“There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I’m so thankful for the actual seasons that God has given to remind us of this eternal truth! Of course, my husband would argue that the seasons are a part of the curse. As he will tell you, when... Continue Reading →
We have a swallow’s nest above our backyard garage door. Yes, a newbie homeowner mistake, for sure. We should have torn it down the second they started building! The droppings are horrible and having birds dive-bombing around our heads when we try to go out the back door makes us wish we had fought harder... Continue Reading →
I started a blog over a decade ago to document and write about the Lord’s faithfulness in our adoption process. Throughout that year of blogging I realized how much I enjoyed writing. It forced me to truly pause and ponder what God was teaching me…both through His Word and through the circumstances of life. I... Continue Reading →
Just the Clay 