It comes easier with practice. I knew it would, but seeing it happen still blows me away. My heart is overflowing with gratitude! Everywhere I turn blessings pop out at me. I take note – writing them in my heart, marking them down in my journal and even recording some here… All the time, thanking the Giver […]
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Birthday-Buddies
When my firstborn arrived 6 years ago I was desperate to retain my own birthday. Due to interventions that I wish I had never agreed to, he did indeed arrive on his OWN birthday – 8 minutes before sharing one with me. Over the years another boy joined our birthday week and I’ve learned a […]
Lessons for Him, Lessons for Me
“I just can’t do it,” he shrieked completely losing control of his emotions. What should have been a quick, easy task has ended in a fit of tears. I battle frustration. As I sat talking to this almost 6 year old son of mine (so old and yet so very young), he spilled out his heart to me – […]
Freedom!
This week, my thoughts turn to celebrations of our nations birth and of the high price we’ve paid for freedom, both then and in the time up until now. Freedom is never free. It comes at a price. I’m thankful that we live in a country that respects and protects freedom. I’m thankful for the […]
Grateful for Him!
I’m so grateful for him! My friend, my lover, my partner in this grand adventure of parenting!
Finding Beauty in the Details…
It is becoming easier and more natural to take a closer look and see the blessing regardless of life’s circumstances. Although sometimes it takes either stepping back from a situation to get the big picture or moving in for an up-close look. At a first glance, the creosote bush is plain. In fact, it is pretty ugly. […]