Tag: rest
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Day Is Done
Our last night in Arizona was a sweet pause. I sat on the porch with my little sister as we watched the sky turn into a palette of exquisite color. The sugauro cactus silouhetted against such beauty was a reminder of the stark reality of everyday life here–it can get dark and prickly. We’d had…
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The Burden Of The Body
Photo courtesy of Ramiro Pianarosa on Unsplash My mind has been lost in a haze of the must-dos and the should-have-finished. Thanksgiving is in a week, and I’m not ready for it or any holiday mentality. Not an atypical response to intense times; we’re in the midst of a challenging month. We’ve lost two dear…
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To Sleep–Perhaps To Dream
There’s something calming about watching a baby sleep. Life is turned off, there are no concerns or worries, and the rest is real. No carrying of burdens, no fretting over problems that have no apparent solution. Real sleep. Kolly, at almost three months, has a rhythm for her sleep. She naps when needed, wakes when…
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Help From Unexpected Places
One of the joys of having three of our kids living in the same city as us is the opportunity to spend time with the grands when the occasions arise. Because we moved around quite a bit when our kids were little and never lived close to grandparents, my kids didn’t grow up with those…
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Serenity Is Where You Find It
Wandering can be purposeful. When I was younger, I’d wander off on my own, for I had a sense that adventure awaited me just past the purview of my folks. That was never acceptable. sWhen my children were younger, their wandering caused me great concern–especially in stores where my mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios;…
Tip of My Iceberg 