via Pinteresthttp://pinterest.com/ruth_ayres/words/ Every morning for over five months I have been intentional about where my first of each day goes. Remarkably, I awake each morning, happy to get out of bed and ready to read scripture, write, pray, and listen. I drink my coffee and sit still, protected by peace. This has been a life changing experience. It always is when you follow Jesus’ call. Then the last two mornings happened. I overslept. I still had time to get ready for work. I read a few bible verses and a quick… Read more a missed conversation →
From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate I think this world could use more people being enamored with people. You know, to be completely taken, totally blown away by how remarkable someone is. Simply being enchanted by another person. Today I was enamored by Jordan and the way he draws people in and makes them smile. He is constantly being complimented on his manners. Today I was enamored by Stephanie and the way she has learned self-control. She is teaching herself to do the things she doesn’t want to do.… Read more enamored →
Adoption. Faith. Family. These are the topics I feel led to write about this month. It’s pushing me very far beyond my comfort zone. Since I’m sharing pieces of my… Read more us — an introduction →
There are a few things we are born knowing how to do: breathing, blinking, crying, eating. Caring is not one of these things. Humans are not born knowing how to care. We learn to care. It is often a natural part of development, so natural it is easy for us to forget we learn to care. Sometimes kids live hard lives, bouncing from home to home. They survive, but at the same time there are many feelings they don’t know because of all the wrong feelings they do know. For… Read more learning to care →
I love the every day, the again and again of days unfurling into months into seasons into years. The ordinary, nearly insignificant moments that pile together to make a day… Read more mission →
I’m stuck. Really, I can’t believe it. I’m really stuck. I’m supposed to go home tonight. I have all kinds of things to do. Make dinner for a friend.Catch up on… Read more I’m Stuck! →
I woke up to the wind swirling and crashing and creaking and smashing against the house and the trees and the early morning ink sky. It howled and I thought,… Read more the wind whips the world →
Sam had an appointment with an oral surgeon. He was more nervous than a seven year old boy should be. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him nervous, so to ease the anxiety, I let him bring Ducky. When we pulled into the parking space he said, “Don’t open the door right away. I need to shove Duck into my pocket.” I looked in the mirror and caught his eyes. His smile may have been embarrassed. Ducky, Duck, Duck-Man, Duck-a-Reno was a “gift” from my mom when Sam was born.… Read more in-between →
6:35 am. Happy wake ups for kids. Three of four are complete. “Mom!” Stephanie pokes her head out of her door. “Are you dressed?” “No, but my valentine’s box is… Read more don’t tell me this in the morning (sols) →
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