“Rest and be thankful.” ~ William Wordsworth Three days ago, I had the pleasure of celebrating another 40-something birthday for which I am glad. My husband and children showered me with their love and attention, and I was thrilled to be surprised by a few handwritten cards in the mail from dear friends. ToContinue reading “Thankfulness for Tiny Breaks”
Category Archives: Birthdays
The Magic of “Three”
(blog post authored by purdywords) There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff Baby Girl is now three years old. The days that inhabit between ages two and three are tremendous to watch, aren’t they? It’s like viewing a slow motion picture unfolding before yourContinue reading “The Magic of “Three””
Lamenting the meaning of this day
God is closest to those with broken hearts. ~Jewish Saying Let your tears come. Let them water your soul. ~Eileen Mayhew Dear John Victor, Today would have been your birthday. But, God had other plans. This has taken quite some time getting used to as I loved you from the very moment I knew IContinue reading “Lamenting the meaning of this day”
Five
Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged. ~ Louisa May Alcott Little boy, you remind me how so much depends on days made of now.” ~ From “Little Boy” by Alison McGhee The Boy—my baby, my Monkey, my only living boy– is turning five soon. This child, this heart of mineContinue reading “Five”
Taking a Sad Song, Making it Better 