“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ― Lao Tzu I’ve been working on being content with what I have. Trying to fall in love again with my home. Trying to be happy with what I own, … Continue reading Choosing Love in the Tough Times
Mothers & Daughters
In Loving Memory, A Wave of Light
Surprised by Joy BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Surprised by joy—impatient as the Wind I turned to share the transport—Oh! with whom But Thee, long buried in the silent Tomb, That spot which no vicissitude can find? Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind— But how could I forget thee?—Through what power, Even for the least … Continue reading In Loving Memory, A Wave of Light
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 your … Continue reading The Magic of “Three”
In Gratitude for Adoption: Giving Thanks Day Six (30 Days of Thanks)
However motherhood comes to you, it's a miracle. ~ Valerie Harper, Adoptive parent About nine months after my husband and I were married, we felt ready to begin a family. Unfortunately, our journey to parenthood came with unexpected struggle, a litany of infertility issues and repeat miscarriages. (We lost our first four children in that … Continue reading In Gratitude for Adoption: Giving Thanks Day Six (30 Days of Thanks)
Making Time for Each Other: Giving Thanks Day Three (30 Days of Thanks)
Don’t wait to make your son a great man – make him a great boy. ~ Author Unknown And mothers are their daughter’s role model, their biological and emotional road map, the arbiter of all their relationships. ~ Victoria Secunda This morning, I wanted nothing more than to linger under the white feather down comforter … Continue reading Making Time for Each Other: Giving Thanks Day Three (30 Days of Thanks)
A Mother’s Reflection on Rest and Rejuvenation
“What is the scent of water?" "Renewal. The goodness of God coming down like dew.” ― Elizabeth Goudge, The Scent of Water An excerpt from my journal, dated September 16, 2013: Soon, I head out on a much-needed vacation that was masterminded by none other than my mother. She and I, along with my two sisters … Continue reading A Mother’s Reflection on Rest and Rejuvenation
Simply, love
There are times when silence has the loudest voice. ~ Leroy Brownlow "...Peace begins with a smile. Smile five times a day at someone you don't really want to smile at; do it for peace..." ~Mother Teresa Day and evening, I have sat diligently at my distressed white Queen Anne desk to begin writing … Continue reading Simply, love
