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May there be peace within

Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens. Close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”

May there be peace within

Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens, close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”

Bag on sidewalk…

Bag on the Sidewalk… Habit stacks complete, work complete, meeting in a few, gathering Gus we head out for our walk. Lost in thoughts, replaying my work, forgetting to get a bag for dog dodo we walk out the door. Earlier in the morning I had read the day’s devotions which were Matt 6:5-35. ReadingContinue reading “Bag on sidewalk…”

I woke up laughing…

I woke up Laughing At what I did not know At what I did not care Belly Laughs Silly Giggles Tears Bellowing from within Shaking Quaking  My being Awoke Alive with mirth I face today … Yet I wonder God What was the joke? I did wake up laughing today. In all my years, allContinue reading “I woke up laughing…”

Standing Tall

This song is at the end of this post with lyrics. I am putting link here for you to listen to as you read. I have woken with this rolling through me, ran with it rolling through me, safe to say it is my summer mantra. Possibly my life mantra. While life is challenging God’sContinue reading “Standing Tall”

Happiness is my choice…

Happiness is my choice. I have known despair. I have known heartache. I am a sinner saved by grace. I believe in Jesus, to His cross I cling. Happiness is my choice. Ten years ago I fell off a horse, broke my humerus, my arm is held together with six pins. I believe it wasContinue reading “Happiness is my choice…”

In the clouds…

When I grow up I would like to be a pilot. At fifty two this is still a thought, one I say with a laugh. Traveling to Boston it was a constant thought. Walking through the airports, flying in planes, there is something magical about it. Whether in an aisle seat or by the window,Continue reading “In the clouds…”

This Year…

This year has been long, challenging. I am not going to lie the struggles have been real. Yet, in all the challenges, struggles there has been good, learning, growth. The bad, dark, down moments,days have opened reservoirs of grace, light, good. Today, work is done for a few days. Virtual teaching, shut down until Monday.Continue reading “This Year…”

I loved today

A quiet Sunday Slow groggy start Breakfast, lunch and dinner in my PJs Good book Candles burning Snuggles with my doggos Leisurely brisk walks Cleaning Laundry Shopping (in my pjs) Chat with my sister Conversation with my eldest Sipping hot tea Texts from my youngest Zoom call with new friends Snuggled up with with myContinue reading “I loved today”