I remember asking myself Why am I doing this? as my gloved hands were rolling the rocks around in the tote of bleach water. It was Monday and I was already tired. So very tired. The previous week had been full - followed by a full weekend. There had been school, and church, and then my children had friends over all Sunday afternoon and evening. I had rested somewhat - but not given myself permission to truly check out……
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The First Week of April
It’s April and spring has finally sprung! Bright, yellow Daffodils and “Naked Ladies” (as my husband’s Grandpa loved to call them) have pushed themselves through the soil next to my front steps.
I love April.
Seemingly, the songbirds that stayed all winter long do too. They are happier - now that their robin friends have returned - and you can hear it in their extra-sweet songs they sing at dawn.
I especially love the first week of April, and I’ll tell you why……
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The Flat White That Grew My Faith
It was an ordinary Grande Starbucks Flat White. But it was the most special one I had ever had - one that came with an unforgettable message.
One that I heard loud and clear……
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Everyone Has Something: Part 2
I was going to allow myself the luxury of sleeping in, until I could no longer.
(Truthfully, I was going to sleep in until one of my children woke me up to help them wipe their bottom or change their diaper. ‘Cause let’s face it - sleeping in doesn’t really exist for mothers.)
I made it all the way to 7 a.m. when Titus began begging for a “warm baba” and needed a diaper change. I stumbled downstairs to attend to him and then decided to retreat to my bedroom once again. I was surprised when the next time I opened my eyes, the clock read 9:30 a.m.
I had fallen back asleep hard. So very hard……
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Everyone Has Something: Part 1
It was a particularly dense weekend. And I woke up Monday morning feeling every one of the five services I had attended. My head was splitting and my hair was still full of the hairspray that I had used to keep my curls intact from the day before.
I looked rough and felt rougher and that’s when I discovered them……
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