Tag: pain
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Name That Holiday
Mother’s Day. This day is second only to Valentine’s Day in creating angst and discomfort for many women. It’s a day to celebrate Mom. To honor the one who birthed us and to receive the adoration of those we’ve birthed. I wasn’t with my immediate family for this day. It would have been fun had all…
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What Eggsactly Are You Looking For?
I’ve deep convictions about the significant spiritual truths of Easter. I’ve found for myself that the empty tomb has been the promise of life and hope. Heaven is my guarantee because of Jesus’ gift for me. Theology aside, with Easter, there must be eggs. Colored eggs. Eggs filled with candy. Hidden eggs. I don’t…
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Turning That Frown Upside Down
There’s a winsomeness about those who experience utter delight. Not jaded, qualified, hesitant or restrained delight. Not at someone else’s expense. Not snarky. Pure delight. Joyful. Seventh-month-old Sloane exhibits this. Just watching her makes me smile. Delight morphs into more delight. Sloane and her mom, Melody, were here with us for a few days. She’s quite…
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You’re A Little Late
“If you really loved me, you’d…” Stop. Anytime I hear sincere affection and commitment tied to a condition, my blood runs cold. It’s a setup for failure and disappointment. “If I really loved you, I’d do what?” I stared at my daughter, daring her to make me flinch with her demands. “If you loved me…
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Enjoy A Cup Of Uniqueness
Grown-up tea parties are throwbacks to days when little girls dressed up in their moms’ pretty dresses, put on big-girl lipstick, and drank lemonade from tiny teacups. The big girl variety is wonderful. The dresses fit better. I had the chance to be part of a celebration this past weekend that was a big girl…
Tip of My Iceberg 