This morning, I am lying in bed, the house filled with the sound of pure silence and my husband (the worlds best daddy) is quietly playing with the children somewhere in this house. He thinks he’s letting me sleep in (which is the SWEETEST thing in the world), but I am wide awake contemplating life.Continue reading “Sweet Contentment”
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Cherish These Days… They’ll Be Gone Before You Know It.
Feisty little red-head boy… His birth completely changed our worlds. We were young… Supposedly adults. This child forced us to second guess our maturity. Long nights… With little or no sleep. Tantrums… Made me question my own sanity. Kind hearted women… Said, “Cherish these days… They’ll be gone before you know it!” All the while,Continue reading “Cherish These Days… They’ll Be Gone Before You Know It.”
Dearest Daughter
My Dearest Daughter, I prayed for a daughter! Your three brothers prayed for a baby sister. Your daddy desired conformity over variety. Yet, the moment the doctor held you up and introduced you to the world, your daddy was smitten. Little girl, I want you to know, how truly loved you are! I want youContinue reading “Dearest Daughter”
“I’m Here”
Friends, Have you ever had a terrible, rotten, and no good day? It seems everything that could go wrong, goes wrong. A few weeks ago, I had one of those terrible, rotten, no good days. The pressure of life just kept piling up. Finally when I reached my limit, I retreated to my bedroom andContinue reading ““I’m Here””
Independence Blvd
You’ve grown up too fast. Before my eyes… so hard to grasp. I’m sad… I’m happy… I’m frightened… I’m excited. Walking behind… Your little five year old legs. In the direction of that big yellow school bus. Transportation to get you where you need to go. Out into the big world. Independence Blvd. That’s theContinue reading “Independence Blvd”
A Fantastic Day
Today was a wonderful day. There was no special reason, the day seemed to run smoothly, and the clouds were on my side. I enjoyed being a mother! I enjoyed swimming with my children. I enjoyed the warmth of the sun over my skin. I enjoyed the hugs and kisses I received from my fourContinue reading “A Fantastic Day”
Lessons I’ve Learned From Temporarily Single Parenting
My husband has been teaching in China for a little over four weeks. We have 12 more days until he will be home. Lessons I’ve learned from my six week stent of single parenting. 1. Dads are needed! Despite what the world teaches about men being useless and continually making men out to be dumb…Continue reading “Lessons I’ve Learned From Temporarily Single Parenting”
The Flame Within 