Yesterday I had my 4th headache of the week. For awhile I was able to take care of it and keep being productive. I packed boxes. I sorted clothing. I made meals. And in the middle of it I rested as I needed, too. Yesterday, however, yesterday I couldn’t peel myself off of the couch. […]
How I am rising above shame (and the win...
The past week was full. Full of tears, grief, sorrow, and pain. Full of joy, laughter, hope, and excitement. Full of new people, new friends. Abundant. Overflowing. At times I was overwhelmed, felt behind, wanted to crawl in a hole to sleep, because it was almost too much for this girl who gets over-stimulated. And […]
Why I’m Grateful I Screw Up
The Way of Gratitude: Day 6 (originally posted here) Reading this, I remember why I’m naming our dog Gracie. Grace is amazing. In the full sense of that word. Last night, I didn’t post about gratitude. I didn’t feel it. I was worn out from lots of housework, only to find that the hose from the […]
How this Perfectionist is Picking Hersel...
I am a perfectionist. A perfectionist who doesn’t want to do anything wrong, fears others showing me my failures, and who is constantly aware of what I could do better. I am tempted to define myself by my behavior, my finished to do list, or my perfect children who eat, sleep, and produce according to […]
I Turned Towards My Father, Repentant in...
As I put my children to bed for the night, apologies were in order. They did not listen well, this is true. They also did not deserve the level of anger and frustration that came their way from their worn mama who was just trying to keep it all together. As we finished up in […]
Leah: A Ragamuffin
Day 14 of 31 Days of Connecting The other night Tim and I watched “Ragamuffin,” a movie about the life of the musician Rich Mullins. As Tim and I watched Rich meet with Brennan Manning and as Brennan Manning taught Rich about God’s love for the first time I was brought back to my seat […]
gratefulness; Day 6 – Grace
Last night, I didn’t post about gratitude. I didn’t feel it. I was worn out from lots of housework, only to find that the hose from the washing machine fell to the floor during a load yesterday causing the laundry room to be soaking wet. Not. Fun. As I cleaned up the mess at 10:15 […]