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: …
It’s All About “The Baby” {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
When our son was born, we thought we were doing a good job of balancing our time and attention among the three children. That is until our six year old wistfully sighed one afternoon, “I wish Isaac had been born first and I had been born last.” I’m delighted to be over at The Better Mom today discussing what helped …
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 …
Five Minute Friday
For awhile now I’ve seen around the interwebs folks participating in Five Minute Friday, hosted by The Gypsy Mama. I’ve read the posts and really enjoyed them, but never joined in. Well, fueled by a need to reboot my writing process, I decided to join in this week. The idea is, you are given a prompt word. Then, set your …
The Run
I eased the car to a stop, engaged the parking break and shut off the ignition. My head flopped back onto the headrest. Why am I doing this? I could be at home, under my Snuggie, with another cup of coffee. I’m the first one here. I’m always the first one. The sun is up, but only just. The chill …
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 …
Singin’ the Blues
As you may have jaloused (I love that word) from my posts lately that I’m struggling a bit right now. Circumstances have been trying -not in the lost-a-child or tsunami-disaster type trying mind you! But trying nonetheless – and it has started to take its toll. I’m trying to use these feelings swirling inside to propell me towards Christ and …
Manger Mondays: Advent Link Up Week 4 (on Tuesday)
I really can’t believe Christmas had already come and gone! We have really missed doing our Truth in the Tinsel activities the past couple of days! I won’t lie, it got a bit crazy there at the end. We combined a few days, and skipped one or two altogether, but it was truly a wonderful time with my girls, and …
Nothing to Say {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
I hope you had a truly magical Christmas celebrating with family and friends! Although I love this time of year, I have become keenly aware that hard times and difficult issues don’t take a holiday. My daughters, in particular my six year old, are asking some really tough questions. If God sees the kids who have no food or clothes …