Browsing Tag

letting go

  • Musings

    Storm over the Ocean

    Last night a storm rolled in over the ocean. We were all in awe of the glory. We lined up like sardines on the back deck to photograph it from our individual perspectives. Johnny…

    June 6, 2014
  • 365 Project 2014

    The End of the 365, or Day 72.

    It’a another cold, rainy Monday. They seem to come packaged that way. The flowers bow their heads under the weight of the gloom. “I understand”, I whisper softly. Yes, yes, I do. It takes…

    March 17, 2014
  • 365 Project 2014

    365 2014 Day 32 The Thaw

    The thaw is never clean and tidy. In fact, it is muddy and messy. The smooth uniform color of the ice gives way to a myriad of textures and colors that are often undesirable.…

    February 2, 2014
  • 365 Project 2014

    365 2014 Day 25 Coffee Reflections

    It happened in a flash. My coffee cup tumbled over spilling hot coffee onto my books, my computer and the floor. I jumped up quickly to rescue my laptop grabbing kitchen towels to dry…

    January 26, 2014
  • Musings

    Breathe

    I am grateful for the prayers of God’s people. So many people have sent lovely notes expressing concern and prayers for me and my dad during this very difficult time. During my morning coffee…

    July 11, 2013
  • The Wonder Project

    The Wonder Project Day 4: Spin

    This is the view from our tree swing in the woods when I let go, dogs chasing, me giggling, the wind in my hair. I find my childlike heart and everything feels upside down,…

    January 4, 2013
  • Musings

    Autumn’s Glory

    I adore Autumn. Nearly every afternoon in this season, I step outside my farm front door to this. Oranges and reds, purples and gold against the clearest of blue skies. I catch my breath…

    November 29, 2012
  • Musings

    Change and Surrender

    When Annie brought them home last week, along with an exquisite handwritten note, they were in full bloom. These crimson tulips tumbled together in a vase that matched their cheerful faces. Their song was…

    February 28, 2012