Staunch unsightly walls encompass me. I only want to sleep. My words fail to be kind or meaningful or coherent. Shadows are everywhere. They hide the light from my wanting heart. I am crying out to be found. I lament and whisper praise out of a heart that wants to be...
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You both snuck downstairs tonight. Nate, you are sleeping on my legs, like you did when you were two and so very tired. Julia, you are sleeping on the red couch behind me. Your excuse is that you are excited to travel to Texas next week for Aunt Laura's wedding and...
It is just what the doctor ordered... I am feeling better physically but today was sad... Thank you so much for your comments and emails. They really do warm my soul. God has sent me such precious friends and readers to...
Thursday afternoon I was rushed to the ER. My D&C was scheduled for Friday morning, but they went forward with it Thursday evening ~ after all sorts of fun exploratory exams. At some point I cried to Brian that I wanted my mommy. It's true. I was a complete mess...
Tina, a dear friend from childhood {2nd grade to be exact}, wrote about True Trust on her blog today. My heart is rejoicing at this post. I went to the doctor yesterday. I stared at the black hole on the screen, wishing more than anything that there was a baby there....
She inspires me. Her photos are breathtaking. When I received this piece in the mail, I knew I had to share it with you right away. You should grab a cup of coffee and go browse. Have fun!...
I decided to walk outside this morning. Nothing fancy. Just to feel my bare feet on the cooler ground in the backyard. A mockingbird sang to me. He sat tall on the lemon tree, looked right at me and sang. I checked my toes a few times, just to make sure no fire ants...
So my beautiful sister-in-law. Laura, is getting married! Have you heard of VistaPrint? Ok... if you have, you can skip ahead... You know how dad always said you can't get anything for free... and um, if it sounds to good to be true.. it probably is? Ok,...
From Wikipedia: Sundogs may appear as a colored patch of light to the left or right of the sun, 22° distant and at the same distance above the horizon as the sun, and in ice halos. They can be seen anywhere in the world during any season, but they are not always...
Thank you. Your kindness over the last few days has warmed my heart, made me laugh and brought me to tears. Last time I went through this, I didn't really say much. This time, I have let people know what is going on. It feels selfish some days -...
Julia and I took Grandma and Great Grandma to the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree, AZ back in January. Ever since then, she has been trying to talk Brian and Nate into going with us. She's been telling Nate about the tea pot filled with hot chocolaty...
i try to give to others... that is my daily practice. i write letters, send pictures and pray for others. that is what 'resets' me. it helps me stop thinking of myself. it reminds me to be grateful for my blessings. when I am feeling empty and need to recharge, i love...
For my sweet unborn child who was ushered into heaven tonight. I learned I was pregnant with you right after we returned from a wonderful weekend at a lake in the Arizona high country. Your dad purchased a pregnancy test at the local Safeway and we went to eat Chinese...
{Photo from Kelly @Childhood 's iPhone... Hi Kelly!} Friday night... I was so tired. It had been a long week at work, at first I wasn't sure if I really wanted to go... I was headed to The Big Bang in Tempe. Traffic was a little crazy. It was near the ASU...
As I wander through my day, you come to mind. I breathe deeply and think of you. I pray for you. I pray that no matter where you are, what you are doing or what you are going through that you are blessed. I know... I know it's hard some days. I know sometimes you try...
I'll just take my camera and take pictures on the walk... they can run ahead and play baseball with dad... Oh, I love birds of paradise... so beautiful... "Mom! Come on! Get your head in the game!" "Nate," I said, "Did you just tell me to get my head in the game?"...
Tonight I just want to watch a good movie... Julie and Julia would do... or maybe a Walk in the Clouds? I am going to sit down with my favorite things and make something pretty. {Embellishments from vsroses} {Tags from Uline} and...