Kristin Schell
Sometimes we’re called to take a few steps out the door and into the front yard to offer love and hospitality in the neighborhood. And then sometimes we’re called to take a giant leap to a neighborhood on the other side of the world. For me, setting the table with a cross-cultural friendship looks like going to Russia. Twenty-five years…
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Thursday mornings in July, I drive along the banks of The Big Thompson River down to the town square in Estes Park to the Farmer’s Market. Strolling through the tent-lined square with my arm draped through my basket, I tug my sweater tight across my chest to ward off the chill. I chuckle at the notion of needing a sweater…
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I hate goodbyes. Who doesn’t? But I really, really hate leaving our happy place at the YMCA of the Rockies. Ask the Littles. At the end of the summer, when it’s time for us to pack up and head home, I cry. Not the big, ugly cry, just a weepy I dontwannaleave cry. I sound like a broken record leading…
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We took the long way to Estes. Not by choice, but necessity. Both main routes, Highways 34 and 36, into Estes Park were washed out two weeks ago in the floods that ravaged the state of Colorado. We’ve boasted many times how easy it is to get to the YMCA of the Rockies from Denver. Just a quick drive and voila…
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~ Mealtime Prayers was born out of a simple wish to share my passion for prayer around the family dinner table. Mealtime Prayers are my little gift that you can pin, print, and pray. You can share Mealtime Prayers with friends, memorize them, or just add a little variety to your family dinner prayers. Speaking of dinner, if you need a little inspiration,…
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Sometimes you pick a vacation destination. Sometimes it chooses you. Our “Y” story began with a very ordinary email conversation. One February night, a friend and I were comparing summer activity options for our children. The email exchange went something like this: That sounds like a fun camp, but we’ll be in Colorado that week. Me: Where are you…
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