Lucy Pevensie: They're so still. Trumpkin: The trees? What did you expect? Lucy Pevensie: They used to dance. From Prince Caspian How often is this a picture of us... of me...? At moments we dance and then at others we are so still and stoic. This quote has always been such a powerful statement to me. I recently re-read something that I had written several years ago and I was … [Read more...]
I've been reflecting a lot lately... by 'lately' I mean, bits and pieces here and there in between changing diapers, cooking gluten free, taking up running, blogging and stuffing my face with delicious holiday foods... yeah, there hasn't been much time for personal reflection and introspective thinking but as I sit here feeling pleasantly full and warm with a fuzzy blanket, this year rolls by … [Read more...]
Enjoy this, I'm going to Colorado for a week and don't know how often I'll be able to post! :)You know how the general tendency is to take something for granted until it's gone? I think it's a prevailing habit among all humans, regardless of race or gender. There are a few people, though, who seem to grasp living in today, relishing life, the banquet it can be. I try to be thankful for every day, … [Read more...]
These are my favorite times. My prayer-fueled child sleeps beautifully every afternoon for 2-4 hours. I thank God every time I lay him down, then again when I pick his sleepy little face up. This is my precious time, my nap time, my working out time or my clear-the-cobwebs-out-of-my-skull-blogging time. I need it and Summit needs it to have a non-crazy momma. :)I was talking to another mom today … [Read more...]
