Come to me… all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28 I was … Continue reading Come to Me
Memorial Stones
It is cold. It is raining. It is Feb. 2nd. I think most years Bill’s Alive Day comes and I do more celebrating than remembering. But the weather was a factor in his accident 27 years ago. The rain was coming down in sheets like it is now, at least as I write this around … Continue reading Memorial Stones
41-60
More of my 1,000 grateful moments... 41. Colorful sunrises as I crest the hill to my school. Pinks, and blues, and purples spreading through the clouds as the mountains wake up. The best part of my day. 42. Children dancing in the snow with unbridled enthusiasm. 43. Grocery shopping…because it means I have a job … Continue reading 41-60
Memories Deep
The snow fell today, just for a bit blowing and dancing in the wind. It was beautiful. I took a group of my students out into the snow and was reminded of what childlike wonder looks like. Their enthusiastic voices carried me back to when my kids were young. They used to run and play … Continue reading Memories Deep
21-40
More of my 1,000 grateful, grace-filled moments... 21. Adult children who know I love them and their friends. And who feel comfortable enough to invite them all to lunch…even if it is 35 of them. 22. Spider webs. They teach delicate can still be strong…that intricate is different than complicated...that art is sometimes sticky. And … Continue reading 21-40
What is it?
Recently, I have been pondering the mystery of the manna. If you don’t know the story, it is in Exodus 16. The Israelites were wandering around in the desert thinking that Egypt was looking pretty good in comparison. They were remembering the good parts and forgetting the slavery part. You know…back in ‘the good old … Continue reading What is it?
2-20
More of my one thousand grateful moments…numbers 2-20 A winter, country-black sky with an expanse of stars that reminds me of how small my problems are Shortbread cookies Children who love to learn Children who would rather not, because they are the ones who need an infusion of love Upper rooms Citrus moments Heart friends … Continue reading 2-20
One Thousand Moments
I don’t know if you have read the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, but if you haven’t you should. It has been on my books-to-read list for a while and I was thrilled when I got it as a present for Christmas. I bumped it to the top of my pile immediately because … Continue reading One Thousand Moments
Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting
This letter is a response to my previous New Year's blog...for all those who are currently waiting. Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting, The dark place you are in may seem to have lasted forever. You may feel like you will never be released from it. No matter which direction you attempt to move you feel blocked. Over and … Continue reading Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting
Lessons for 2015…from the Butterflies
I sit in the dark. It is 2015. I thought it would never arrive. Some years are just slow moving, and for me, 2014 was one of them. It was a year of pruning, and those years are never fun. They are painful, and require a day to day remembering that the fruit comes after … Continue reading Lessons for 2015…from the Butterflies
Michelle's Mosaic 