Month: August 2008
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Sunday Rest
Waking up to the sounds of my little girl playing in her crib. Listening to Brian’s gentle breathing as he sleeps next to me. Hearing the soft footfalls of my Bear’s sleepy steps up to our loft to join me in my quiet moments watching the sun. Turning my ear to the whisperings of the…
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Letting Go
“That desk is so big.” My mind reeled as we walked into his school room last night at the Welcome Back Student Picnic. “He’s much too small for that.” Ash whirled around his new classroom, brown eyes taking everything in. “Look, Mom! There’s fish! And here’s the reading corner. And here’s where I will hang…
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Wednesday Worship: Me. You. Here.
A very different Wednesday Worship. No song this week. Just a moment to pause and reflect. This morning as our little one snuggled in between us for our early morning ritual , she finished inhaling her juice, let out a sigh of contentment and burrowed down deep into our bed. Her red curls leaned on…
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New Year
New beginning. “We’ll name her Angela.” New steps. “Wake up, sweetie. It’s your first day of school!” New freedom. “I passed my driver exam.” New heartbreak. “He broke up with me!” New growth. “Congratulations on your acceptance to JMU.” New friend. “Hi. I’m Brian.” New love. “Will you marry me?” New journey. “I do.” New…
A Spring of Joy 