Oh, yes. We all know the quote well and most likely have referred to it sometime in our lives. “No man is an island.” When and how this quote originated isn’t important as much as the significance. Deep in our souls we believe fully of the need for friendships, for connection. I’m convinced that...
That’s right. Give up something… Let go, release it – STOP. Then take a deep breath and start living. *** I read a post yesterday on setting sacrifices. Not only goals, but sacrifices. Consider this quote from Jon Morrow that Amy pointed out in her post: Instead of just setting goals for this year, also set...
{an edited repost from the archives today. I’ve been pondering similar thoughts recently….} *** I hang up the phone and pause to think on words undeserved, words spoken in admiration but that have left me pondering once again their meaning… ‘Oh, you’re a super-mom, a super-woman! You’re simply amazing!’ {2012 edit: recently I’ve been told...
We talked last week about the necessity of rest and of inserting a daily pause into our days as Moms. This week, I’ve offered more specific suggestions over at Lindsay’s space :: a part two to compliment the encouragements outlined last time. Lindsay also speaks to practical tips for Moms with several little ones {just...
So, I wrote the BIG LIST and then haven’t said much since… but I’ve been working through my 40 Things To Do While I’m 40 List. Several readers have written in to comment, ask questions and to offer suggestions on this little quest of mine — thank you! I welcome your thoughts or ideas. The...
{source} This week I saw ugly words slapped around on the web… in one Mom’s world, simply one woman attempting to live according to principles right for her family… she was belittled and accused of offering her child less than best. Oh wow, how this shook me up. I’ve always held deep empathy for people...
In no particular order, as words come and flow into this space, I want to write some initial reflections on this word; the focal point of 2012. I am open to how God desires to define this word PURSUE. Last year, I ran ahead of Him (silly me!) — thrilled and excited by what He...
I remember the excitement, the deep settledness (is that a word?) when the Lord spoke His word for 2011… Nourish. Oh, how this was ministry to my heart, brought peace to my spirit. The practice of asking and receiving one word to define the year wasn’t new at all, yet for the first time in...
