by kimhyland | Sep 12, 2018 | Winsome Living
I almost stop breathing when I see this photo. It’s as if I don’t want to wake them. I imagine myself tiptoeing backwards and quietly shutting the door. Slowly turning the handle, so it doesn’t click shut. It’s a scene of raw tenderness. I know...
by kimhyland | Sep 5, 2018 | Winsome Living
Do you remember? The gentle comfort of water cradling your face, muffling sounds, embracing you in wet warmth. Like a womb. Hair floating mermaid-like. Whoosh, whoosh. Held, light, no cares. Joyful. Yesterday, I was at a local lake with my daughters and grandkids. In...
by kimhyland | Jul 28, 2018 | friendship, God-sized Dreams, Imperfection, living well, Perfectionism, thoughts on cracked pots, true love, Uncategorized, unity
God, there’s so much ugly in me. I’m so prone to jealousy and resentment. I see a sister receive favor from others or you, and I grumble when I ought to rejoice. The older brother is alive and well in my heart. And this party isn’t even for a...
by kimhyland | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
I planted my window boxes last night. The sun was setting through the trees, but the long summer light allowed me to work until almost nine. The cooler temperature was welcome, and I thought of farmers who used to work late into the night with a full moon. It...
by kimhyland | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Less is more. You’ve probably heard it before. It’s the minimalist’s mantra, and in a loud world longing for simplicity, it makes sense. Rejecting the extraneous and embracing minimalism is a welcome change. But even minimalism can be...