It’s a tricky thing, beauty. We chase it. We praise it. We protect, nurture and tend it with such precision and care. The world loves a thing of beauty. To look at you brings such joy to my heart. Pride inexplicable. Fear undeniable. The beauty within you is stunning. A sight to behold. Not just beauty of skin; face; hair; smile …
The Empty Arms of A Mother
Right now my arms are full. Full of pudgy cheeks, dimpled fingers, hair needing brushed, blankies, and sippy cups. Full of lap sitters, bedtime snugglers, and slow-to-wake-uppers. It’s a funny thing, motherhood. Every mother begins her journey with empty arms. Once that precious baby (then the next, and the next) fills up our arms, our entire role as mother is …
Dancing the Night Away – THANK YOU!
I just have to start this post by saying a ginormous THANK YOU to everyone who supported me during the time leading up to the Strictly Come Dancing Fundraiser/Competition! First and foremost, to my awesome, amazing, supportive hubs – Seth. You are an amazing man and you did such a great job holding down the fort during all the late …
Irish Teens Need Your Help
**UPDATE: See the videos and read about the night here!** When you think of rural Ireland, you likely think of rolling, verdant hills, sheep, and rock walls. And you wouldn’t be far from the truth! We live in a stunningly beautiful, rugged area of the country that is home to an unimaginable combination of rocks, hills, bog land, mountains and …
There Is a Love For You
To the young girl waiting for a daddy who’ll never come home. To the old man sitting alone in his living room, surrounded by the trappings of the woman he spent his life caring for. To the twenty-something full of the warm “elixir of life”, laughing with friends, but doubting on the inside. To the woman watching him walk out …
Sunrise of the Soul
This past year has been one of darkness in my heart. Heaviness. Weariness. Burden. There has been emotional unrest; sorrow without explanation. Not depression in the clinical sense, but a heaviness over me like a lead cloak. Weighing me down. An invisible iron fist laid firm upon my back. There has been physical malady. Headaches. Fatigue. Pain. Illness. Dizziness. The …
The Gift
Thank you so much for your patience this past week as I’ve taken a bit of an unplanned break from blogging. Thank you, also, for you prayers for healing. He has answered, with a vengence. And so, when I saw today’s prompt for Five Minute Friday from The Gypsy Mama I knew it would be the prefect way to step …
Living in Wonderland
Has one of your kids ever said something that made you go HUH?! Yeah, mine too. Today I’m honored, humbled and excited to be over at Intentional By Grace sharing how a whimsical comment from my four year old while playing with her brother caught me off guard, and then made me think (as random comments from my kiddos tend …
The Trial
“Dad just collapsed!” Those words struck such a blow to my heart I nearly forgot the five month baby nursing at my breast. One year ago, my dad collapsed and the world held it’s breath. For a split second my world stood still, the deafening pounding of my heart the only sound to be heard. The next few days were …
Kicking the Wall
We live about 30 minutes from a good-sized University town city. There are a couple of cinemas, a shopping mall, copious cafes, pubs, and bars. And on the southeast edge of town bordering the bay is The Prom: A long stretch of wide sidewalk right along the waterfront. No matter the weather, you will always see people out on The …