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Where have I been?

Uncategorized· Writing

17 Jul

Where in the world have I been?!! The last post here was December.  D.E.C.E.M.B.E.R.  Yikes! Half a year has gone by.  Not quite sure what to say about that. I'd apologize but I'm trying to give myself grace to struggle and be weak.  So, no, you get no apology.  I'd like to try to summarize ... Read More about Where have I been?

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lady in waiting

Adversity· Chronic Illness· Faith

9 Dec

Right now I’m waiting.  More specifically, I am waiting for my pain medications to work their voodoo magic so my body can finally relax and rest.  Those pesky neurotransmitters certainly are taking their own sweet time to shut down those pain receptors.  I think they got lost somewhere along the way ... Read More about lady in waiting

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Stops and Starts

Adversity· Balance· Chronic Illness· Faith· Motherhood· Writing

15 Nov

So, yeah, it's been quiet here for a couple weeks.  After that flurry of blogging mania (ooohhhh, a whole three posts...impressive) - silence.   Well, not really silence on my end.  Just on yours.  Well, on your receiving end that is.  What I am trying to say is, my blogging silence signified a ... Read More about Stops and Starts

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“I didn’t sign up for this!”

Adversity· Chronic Illness· Faith· Gratitude· Marriage· Motherhood· Raising boys· Writing

18 Oct

I didn't sign up for this. I see it written all over his face as I walk through the door.  I know that look because at that moment my brain is fighting the same thought.  I had just brought a sobbing child to school -- one who complained of stomach ache, headache, anything to not have to walk ... Read More about “I didn’t sign up for this!”

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No More Multi-Taskin’ Mama Mondays: Homemade Bubbles And Bubble Wands

Balance· Motherhood· Raising boys· Uncategorized

15 Oct

In honor of my commitment to no more multi-tasking, I am introducing "No More Multi-Taskin' Mama Mondays."  I hope to write posts on Monday's about this commitment to the present, unhurried life I am trying to achieve. I thought I would post this super-fun activity I did with my boys a couple ... Read More about No More Multi-Taskin’ Mama Mondays: Homemade Bubbles And Bubble Wands

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No More Multi-Taskin’ Mama

Balance· Chronic Illness· Motherhood

15 Oct

"Mama. Mama. Mommy. Mommy. MOMMY. MOOOOMMMYYYY!!!!!" "What?!!!" "(insert random request, statement, observation or tattle-tale here)" Now repeat 500 times and you have the life of a mother. Multiply this number by however many children she has. This is some of that noise I was talking ... Read More about No More Multi-Taskin’ Mama

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Verse of the Day

“Should we feel at times disheartened or discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever He may demand of us, he will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need.” ~Francois Fenelon

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