Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
The post below, just so you know, was brought on by a horrible fit of depression. It rolled over me like a tsunami on Thursday night and carried me straight out the door to my hometown. I stopped only to pack a bag and grab the baby. I left a note for the family and was gone. The wide open skies were like a balm for my soul. Sitting at the … [Read more...]
This blogger's done. (For now, anyway.) I'm not finding peace in this place anymore, which means I'm leaning on this blog for every wrong reason. Love to you for all your kindness and support. I will be back when the time seems right. (Except that's the problem. I never know.) … [Read more...]
Prologue: I hope that my words speak to your heart somehow, because the devil has sure been working on mine. Every morning he renews his attack. He chides me about my cluttered home; he reminds me—constantly—of all my failures; and he taunts me nonstop about the many accomplishments of all my friends. “Get behind me,” I say, and I walk away, … [Read more...]
And a Prayer Request I am nearing the end of 33 Days to Morning Glory and already I know I'll be reading it again. I know now that the only way to peace for me--and the very best means to emptying my full-to-overflowing bucket of faults--is to give all I got to Mary. Truly, that bucket is overflowing. pride impatience anger anxiety fear for … [Read more...]
“We've all made mistakes that seem to lead us astray; But every time they helped to get us where we are today.” The Wailin' Jennys, Heaven When We're Home Goals. Do you have them? Do you set them? Are they S.M.A.R.T goals, as in Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Realistic; and Timely? I do. I have lots of goals, and eating … [Read more...]
How's that for a spiritual exhortation? I saw it on our fridge this morning--three big magnetic words assembled by my Angela. "Climb, Garden Monkey." And then, below that, the phrase "I run, I ride in wonder." And "boy talk not." And "Me want to swim." Anecdotal Angela. Brought to you completely FREE on Day Six of … [Read more...]
When I originally started this series, way back in November of 2011, it was meant to be a source of encouragement and motivation: encouragement to you, my compatriots, and motivation to me, to get off my squishy bottom. Now I don't know if I should continue. I mean, I know I should continue to eat well and exercise, but I don't know if the scale … [Read more...]
Ed. Note: Is it cheating to re-post? If it is, forgive me, because I originally published this on 5/18/11. If you've already read its "Stop & Smell the Roses" sentiment, you may move on! God speed! Meanwhile, stay tuned for the "Teens & Driving" piece that I have on deck. It's just taking me longer than I anticipated, and the messy bedrooms … [Read more...]
Checking in with this impish grin to say… OMGoodness, I love this book. I am thinking lots of lofty thoughts and you know, I am fond of lofty thoughts! On a good day they draw me closer to God. I finished Week I yesterday (St. Louis de Montfort) and have started in on the writings on St. Maximilian Kolbe. This passage in particular … [Read more...]
In one of the most famous lines in Christian literature, St. Augustine wrote, “You made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” We all have restless hearts, a seemingly unquenchable thirst, because we’re made for God. We’re made to be with him in heaven. We’re made to see him face-to-face. Right now, however, … [Read more...]
