the magnusons

“O Source of all Good,
What shall I render to thee for the gift of gifts, thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my Redeemer, proxy, surety, substitute, his self-emptying incomprehensible, his infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp?
Herein is wonder of wonders:
He came below to rise me above, was born like me that I might [...]

You can say all you want about the warm Texas Christmas, but that’s what is going to let this little girl win Wimbledon one day.

Helene continues to amaze us with her maturity. This past week she started sleeping in her bed out of her own desire. It has been going very well. She is disciplined (for now) and has not (but once) ventured to play when she should be sleeping. She has also started gymnastics [...]