“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ― Albert Camus When tragedy falls upon us, how do we respond? When tremendous joy is off-set by excruciating trials, which wins over your heart? When your faith in God is tested daily and you feel your mind darkening and … Continue reading From Darkness to Light
Parenting
Born to Write
"If a story is in you, it has to come out." ~ William Faulkner Remember my little blog post last week about setting and keeping writing resolutions for the new year? Well, 2015 got off to a rough start. A family member was in the hospital. Wicked weather caused us to have two snow days … Continue reading Born to Write
Choosing Love in the Tough Times
“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
The Gift of One, Simple Day
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering. ~Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterward. ~Spanish Proverb (Blog post authored by purdywords) My family is in our fourth week of … Continue reading The Gift of One, Simple Day
Grateful for Strange Moments of Grace: Days 9-17 (30 Days of Thanks)
In hours of weariness, sensations sweet, Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart; And passing even into my purer mind, With tranquil restoration:—feelings, too, Of unremembered pleasure: such, perhaps, As have no slight or trivial influence On that best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and … Continue reading Grateful for Strange Moments of Grace: Days 9-17 (30 Days of Thanks)
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)
Why Thanksgiving is My Favorite Holiday and the “Thirty Days of Thanks” Begins November 1st
When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive: to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius The month of November is a special time for me. For one, it is the month of my birth, and for that simple fact, I'm forever enamored with all … Continue reading Why Thanksgiving is My Favorite Holiday and the “Thirty Days of Thanks” Begins November 1st
