Thriving In Transition
I remember thinking, “When will things get back to normal?” I was a first-time mom, and our new baby boy was barely two weeks old. I can hear you snickering. My dream of becoming a momma had come true. But for all my years of wishing and praying and even my last nine...
WIDE AWAKE AND DREAMING
A few weeks ago I promised to tell you about my dream. I didn't forget, and I haven't been sleeping.In fact, I've been wide awake and super busy dreaming. The part you do with your grubbies on, hair pulled back, strong coffee, and lots of late nights and early...
You’re Invited!
You may remember that I hosted the (in) Real Life event at my house last April. It didn't turn out anything like I'd expected, and I wrote about it on my blog. Saturday I hosted an (in)Real Life meetup . . well kinda. You know, the one I’ve been planning,...
A Poem for Dreaming
For A New Beginning In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you,...
Your Dreams Are Meant to Come True
Dreams. They inspire and challenge. But dreams can also have a negative connotation. Consider statements like . . "Quit dreaming." "She's just a dreamer." Dreams are often met with cynicism, because they're risky. They upset the "status quo." They're...
Come
I come with the angels. No purpose but to sing the praises, reveal the glory of Creator come down on His mission of love. Let us adore Him. I come with the shepherds. Outcast, destitute. Nothing to offer but wonder at One so great and His revelation...
The Reason
I'm feeling it. That latent yet definite sense of panic that rises in every mom's heart 24 hours before THE day. Reason tells me it will come and go whether every last detail is covered or not (and who cares if they're not). But my emotions and mental "to do" won't...
