I’ve been thinking about What If stuff all week. Praying, pondering, watching to see where God seems to be working and to step in and join Him. I’ve also been thinking about you. Wondering what He is showing you. Who He is bringing across your path. How are you faring letting go of the fear/pride/worry/insert-emotion-holding-you-back-here. I did take those treats …
The Closest Thing
I can see her now. Sitting in front of her computer, shaking her head as she reads along. She’s not going to agree with me, but I’m okay with that. I can see her in my mind. The image a mere shadow of the past, and yet every bit as vivid and tender as a Degas painting: in the chair …
What If….We Really Did It?
Last week I asked myself What If. And you answered. Boy, oh boy, did you answer! What If generated such huge response, I was overwhelmed by your encouragement, and camaraderie. Thank you!! Most of the things you all had to say were along the lines of “I’ve been thinking/feeling the exact same things!” “I really need to be more proactive …
What If…
If you’ve spent any time here poking around through past posts, you’ve likely seen me write about faith, joy, depression, community, fear and how going it alone not only stinks, it’s not the way things were meant to be. (side note: I really, really wanted to put a comma after “fear”, but I’m told we no longer put commas between …
Be Thou My Vision {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
Have you ever heard a song that so spoke the desires of your heart you had to listen to it over and over again? Me, too. One of those songs for me is Be Thou My Vision. It has always spoken to me, even long before Ireland was ever even on the radar. Now that we live here, the depth …
Dance With Me
Dance with Me. The slightest whisper flutters in my soul, dismissed as quietly as it came. I see you. I know you. Dance with Me. You’re across the proverbial room, but you might as well be across the world. Come to Me. Silence I know you’re tired. I look in your eyes and I see your weary heart reflected there. …
Five Minute Friday: Vivid
I decided to participate in Five Minute Friday over at The Gypsy Mama again this week. My brain has been quite foggy of late, and I wasn’t able to get any writing done until now. So, although it’s Monday, here’s my Five Minute Friday. Hey, we could all use a little more Friday on Monday, right? 😉 This week’s word: …
Spiritually Constipated
If you know me at all, then you know what a great need I have to express myself verbally. To feel I have communicated my message clearly, and been heard and understood fully, is critical to my emotional health. Just ask the Hubs. 😉 For awhile now I’ve had this desperation brewing in my spirit. A need to let a …
The Dancing Princess: A Mother’s Letter to Her Daughter
You twirl and sway around the room. Into the hall. The living room. Kitchen. Look at me, Mommy! Look at this! I look and my heart both soars with joy and pride; and breaks at how quickly you are growing. How can you look so small and so grown up at the same time? A fairy one minute. A serious, …
A Blessing to Usher in Your New Year
It’s hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close in mere hours. I will most likely write some reflections on the year, but I’m still processing a lot of things. In the meantime, this Irish blessing (that you’ve likely heard many times before) has been meandering around in my mind all day, so I thought I would share …