Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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Grins, Giggles And A Little Wiggle
I find easy to whine and complain. Especially lately. I’m not the only one like this–whininess and discontent are like an airborne disease that affects us all. Depending on the weather, circumstances, and which side of the bed we chose to get up from. I’ve been less than jolly because of a sore back. I…
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I Just Want To Be Enough
I work with a great team of people. We’re a varied bunch, but we’re committed to working on our unity. I let them all down this week. Nothing intentional, but it happened. Disappointment in myself is a weight of self-pity and discontent that feels miserable. This week and last were the days when all our…
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When You Don’t Want The Obvious Answer
Less than four days into our long-awaited family vacation, I threw my back out. I’ve been greatly humbled by this presently intolerable pain. John has had back issues for quite a few years. My short-lived kindness for him escalates quickly to “Seriously? You can’t move?” Honey, I’m so sorry. It happened so quickly, in a…
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What It Means To Really Miss Someone
Every two years we manage to gather our growing family for a brief time of vacationing together. Not an every year thing–too many people, too many schedules, too many details to work out. We all look forward to this time together. As different as our kids are from one another, there’s a deep appreciation for…
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Is The End In Sight?
It is finished. So am I. Our conference ended with a bang–music, dancing in the aisles, celebrating with people we know and love. It had been a better-than-hoped-for event which most thoroughly enjoyed. Endings are a mixed bag of tricks. There’s the successful implementation that leads to encouragement for all involved in the venture. Goals…