Have you ever felt like you were going places, yet not really going anywhere at all? Life can get so complex and seemingly complicated that we need a navigational system to help us find our way through. May has arrived. The school year is almost over. With that said, there have been many things on …
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Signs of God’s Love
The more I acknowledge God, His workings, and His teachings in my life, the more He makes His presence known. Hearts and crosses appear in many places. He goes before me, although His footprints I do not see. It is His great love He has given us, that I am reminded of every day in …
My Kind of Blacktop
Here in Alaska, we had a lot of snow this winter and spring. Fortunately we’ve had temps in the upper 40’s to low 50’s, which has been helping the snow melt and give way to spring and upcoming summertime feels. To better help my vision of the 2024 gardening season, I really wanted to see …
Take Time to Care for Yourself
There is no better time than the present to take good care of yourself, spiritually, mentally, physically, and psychologically. Unfortunately, when we allow pain to settle in, there is repair and restoration, tending to and taking care of those neglected parts of ourselves. I know it’s not that hard making doctor appointments, it’s just the …
Fossil Fuel…LoL!
The other day, a preschool student of mine was playing with the dinosaurs and the race car track that had a fuel pump. He told me the dinosaur was getting a drink. I thought that was such a wonderful and creative idea. A short while later, I thought to myself, now this is fossil fuel!! …
Over You
I rolled out of bedWent to my windowOpened my curtainsThen my blindsThere you wereOnce againYou looked at meI looked at youSo beautifulDressed in whiteLooked spectacularYet…I wanted you to goLeaveWhat I needIsA warmGentleComforting embraceFeeling your love from the light you emitThe words“Over you”Kept competing withYour beauty and solitudeI love youI appreciate youI am grateful For all …
God’s Greater Plans
Throughout my circumstances, God still amazes me how He works through us and other people in our lives. What once felt catastrophic, overwhelming and heart-wrenching, the pain and sorrow, has been turned into joy. Throughout the process of learning to accept what is and will be, I have come into a peaceful sense of being. …
Hearing the Whisper of a Word
While listening to a podcast on, “The Connected Life” (I will attach the link and notes about the episode), I was given a word that brought me peace, gave me a sense about myself. Although I don’t think they mentioned it on this episode, this word was brought to the forefront of my mind for …
What a Difference Your Voice Can Make
TodayThe voice withinDid speakPrompting meTo reach outTo take a chanceThrough wordsThrough actionsMaking it knownWho it isThat I amHere to helpHere to supportHere to make a differenceHere to have an impactWhat once was painIs now becomingSomethingMuch more beautifulThanOnce imagined and believedSeeds Have been plantedMessages Have been well-receivedI look forward toThe harvestWhere we may one dayReap and …
Know Him and Expose the Enemy’s Lies
How clever!How deceiving!In my mind,Almost believing!Lies…more lies,Then anyone can possibly beConceiving.RegretsGuiltShameCondemnationSpiralingNearly out of controlThinking…Wondering…Is this me?Or…Is it the enemy?ThoughtsFeelingsEmotionsMindsetOne That was lacking love.OneThat was thinking,Unkind things.Out of balance.Out of sync.SadnessDepressionPainOh, so deep.ForgivenessIs necessary.ForgivenessIs essential.ForgivenessBreathes life.ForgivenessI need.Forgive myself.(I thought I had, but was shown otherwise.)Amazing, isn’t it?How convincing.How twisted.The enemy can be.Taking me on,At my lowest …
Temporary Times
When going throughDark timesNever-endingIt does seemRemember…This is only…TEMPORARYNot foreverSomethingYouAre going THROUGHSoonA ray of lightWill appearShining through and throughBringing hopeBringing peaceBringing loveHis love isUnconditionalHis love isTrueHe isIn you
Going Outside the Comforts of the Womb
This morning my attention was drawn towards the comforts of being in the womb. Immediately I thought about work, knowing I will be leaving a place where I was welcomed in, who loved me first and I immediately fell in love with the people and school too! At some point in time, it was meant …
I’ve Got This, Trust Me!!!
Don’t you just love it when God speaks directly to you, saying what you need to hear? I do and I know He is spot on! I wasn’t letting go and letting God handle ALL of my circumstances. He wanted me to just quiet myself, be still, have peace and not worry about anything, but …
Ode (Owed) to Life
Rays of hopePieces of joyDownfallsPitfallsRollercoasterUps and downsI goWhere life takes meI knowIt’s where I belongThis lifeThe only oneLearning howTo ride it outLearning howTo allow things to beAchievementsStrugglesTrialsAccomplishmentsLifeHow boring without itIt would seemTo that I give sentimentMoving forwardOnward onMe
Yes, God is Still in Control, He Reminded Me Again Today
Have you ever had one of those day where there seems to be one odd thing happening after another, those moments where you stop and say to yourself, what is going on out there? The energy has shifted, something has changed. You hope for this to soon pass, giving way to good things and positive …
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Love is in the Air
What does love, look like to you? Is it what a person says? How about their actions, the things they do? Is it the gifts they bring whether purchased or handmade? What is about them that says, “I LOVE YOU”? For me, it’s about the little things people do, the simple act of noticing, taking …
Taking Life Moment By Moment
As you know, I’ve been going through many emotions, while processing and accepting this new assignment which has been given to me. I greatly appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts and prayers as I learn to listen for His voice and trust all which He has planned. Yesterday, the waves of emotions came flooding …
Receiving and Working Through Unexpected News
What do you do when you are faced with unexpected news? Do you avoid? Do you run away from and hide? Do you escape in hopes that it will go away and pretend it never existed? Are you in denial? Do you face fear head on? Do you open you heart and mind rather than …
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Let Your Light Shine Bright!
Great Things
Early this morning @ approximately 1:45 AM (1.30.2024), I woke up and took a bit to fall back to sleep. The words, “God has done great things for you–keep praying” kept repeating over and over and over again. I felt like I needed to keep saying these words for someone was in need of prayer, …
Travel Within Oneself
Joy Filled Day
So much to celebrateMany reasons to rejoiceLiving lifeFilled with gratitudePeace overflowingBlessingsHow they have comeAbundantlyBirthday wishesMessagesPotluckGiftsSingingHow grateful I amTo knowBe awareOfHow much I amLovedSeenAppreciatedWhat my lifeTruly means
Age Is Just A Number, Or Is It?
In 5 days, I will turn 51. January 19th is my birthdate. This is not a shoutout for all kinds of attention, rather it’s to bring about an awareness of the significance of being 51. This birthday is coming at me from a different angle. The thought of getting older and age doesn’t bother me, rather …
The Way One Feels-Empathy
Is it possible, For one to be Without Empathy? To not think To not know How one may feel How, What you say And What you do May Impact them? Empathy You are, My SUPERPOWER! Empathy You are, At times OVERWHELMING! How is it, That I can be? Too much! Not enough! ME
Father-Daughter Moment
Not ready to goShe said her goodbyes Uncertain Hesitantly Like a childShe waitedShe resisted PleaseOh pleaseCan I stay longer Two more minutes I’m not ready to goShe waited She wanderedShe wonderedExperienced many thingsHer gaze fixed On the sunsetHer mindOn collecting TreasuresRocksShellsMore memoriesThe sightsThe soundsThe smellsRenewed her soulShe foundHer happy placeA place where she belongedA place …
My Sister & Me
Dear Sister, What a blessing it is To have shared In a moment Your presence Your energy Your smile Your hug God knows How to fill The voids The emptiness Of one’s heart God knows What a blessing Seeing you Means A gift This day Filled my heart With great joy God Has done great …
C and Me
Dear Friend, Messaged Impromptu Thoughts of you Filled me Reach out Why not My mind did say Took a chance Was hopeful Everything would work out To meet 1st attempt Disappointment felt And then 2nd time Perfect Like a charm Making time A moment Spending time with Someone whom I love Great respect Admiration Inspiration …
When the Crown Fits, Wear it!
A much-anticipated phone call came, with word my new crown had arrived!! Yay! I was so happy to have received the phone call and waited with eagerness for my appointment day. Nearly 6 weeks had gone by since my first appointment. This may not seem like a long time to some, but for me it …
Destined To Be Crowned
Someday, the time will come and I will receive my crown. If you read my previous post, Getting Ready to be Crowned https://magnificentmeraki.home.blog/2023/11/07/preparation-for-being-crowned/ I was reflecting on my October 21, 2023 experience of getting prepared to receive my crown. This wasn’t the typical crowning ceremony with a tiara, rather a porcelain crown for my tooth. At the …
Getting Ready to be Crowned
On October 21st, I had a crowning ceremony, so to speak. It wasn’t your typical gemstones on a tiara sort of celebration where the crown is placed upon your head. Rather, I was seated in a chair which soon laid back, a blanket placed on me for warmth, had needles with numbing injections placed in …
Vulnerability Looks Good On You!
Dear Sweet Mommas, May the trials you face Turn in to triumph Facing fears Walking mile after mile Searching for answers Trying to understand Life’s big mysteries A caretaker Your child’s Biggest fan Unconditional love Human compassion Giving EVERYTHING you have to them Making sacrifices Not everyone will understand That’s OKAY Be kind to yourself …
Okay, I Surrender!
As I asserted myself and let the voice of my heart be heard, I had the best of intentions of bringing awareness to the situation. For who knows how many years, I’ve been trying to express what it is I am feeling inside to help someone else “see” differently. I know I can’t change anything …
Growing in Joy & in Peace
It Wasn’t About The Omelet
During the last couple of days, I felt myself to be in a peaceful place. His love flowing and speaking through me, the Holy Spirit no doubt. I am grateful when He brings me back; draws me in, reminding me of His unconditional love and how it is we are to live our lives. A …
Where I Have Come From-Where He Is Leading Me To
The weekend Time away from work Getting out in nature Walking the neighborhood In conversation With family With friends Oh, how I long for Oh, how I miss The times The freedom The space The moments Without A work or school schedule Go places Explore Last minute On a whim These days Not the same …
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Fellowship With Him
God, Your Works Are Astronomical
Do you ever stop, look up at the sky and wonder how much more there is than the eyes can see? I have! It’s overwhelming, don’t you think? Inconceivable, is the word that best describes what it feels like and I try to image what all exists, everything He has set into motion. Can you …
Striving For Peace
Dedicated to Him
Refuge
Keep Going
Who God Created You to Be
He Has Spoken Through the Clouds
Ways to Say, “I Love You”
On September 4, 2023 Heaven gained an angel – My mother-in-law Went to be with Jesus – Emergency leave Gone to Minnesota For two weeks – During my absence Back home My home Alaska – My family My friends Were missing me Keeping us My family and I In thought In prayer – The good …
Food For the Soul
It is He who continues to amaze me! It is He who I give all glory, praise and gratitude! It is He who gave life to me, the world, such beauty for all to see! Let your soul be nourished by the crisp, cool air, the sounds of leaves falling and crunching below your feel …
Putting Life Into Perspective
My family and I went out for an evening walk as the rain let up for now. We’ve had a very rainy season this year for sure. Winter is also showing signs it won’t be long until our ground covering becomes white like the mountain tops too. Fall awakens all my senses, from the smell …
I Know Who I Am
I have come To love myself More than Ever before I know Whose daughter I am I am The richest Most Sought after Girl Inner light Shines bright Unconditional love Flows His armor Protection Guards Shields Deflecting All the lies Deception Deceit Enemy’s loss Spiritual gain
Try Again
Have you ever believed in something so strong, you would do whatever it takes to make it come to life, into reality? For years now, I’ve been writing down many children’s picture book story ideas. Back in 2010, I believed in a story, the words God had spoken to me and through me while my …
Trees Have Much to Say
There’s No Mess too Big For God
Recently I reflected on my experience as I went mushroom picking with my husband and his cousin. The post on 9.10.2023 was called, “Options- I thought I knew what was best” You can read it at the link below. Options, I Thought I Knew What Was Best My pants, shoes and socks were an icky, sticky mess. …
The 2-lb Difference
The morning of September 16th, I was tending to last minute things, making final preparations before flying back to Alaska. I did one last weigh-in with my check-in back to ensure it wasn’t over 50 lbs. as I didn’t want to have to unpack or switch anything around at the last minute. My body, mind …
Options, I Thought I Knew What Was Best
Go for a hike Thought It would be fun Through the woods Exploring New and wondrous places – Mushrooms We searched We hoped to find – Found some Kept moving along – Cockleburrs Weeds Seeds Sticky icky Stuff – Pants Socks Shoes A mess Sorry to waste Unsalvageable – Oh my legs Itchy now – …
Life Teachings
Today
The present moment Is all we’ve got A chance A choice To live To love Today This very moment As I sit here writing I’m not exactly sure Of what to say I- I know how I feel Sadness Loss No regrets Final moments spent With My mother-in-law This week Today- Her funeral Many wept …
Soon You Will Be Gone
The hour is near It won’t be long You are here Soon after You will be gone No longer Will I be able to touch No longer Will I be able to hear your voice No longer Will life be the same Adjust Accept Mourn Preparing for The coming days Only God knows The hour …
Resistance
What do you think of when you hear the word, “CHANGE?” Does something inside you start stirring? Do you feel uncomfortable or irritable? Anxious or fearful? Change is a good thing; did you know that? What? Really? How? Change provides us with opportunities to get uncomfortable, push us outside of our comfort zone. This discomfort …
Humble Yourself Before the Lord
Autumn is my favorite time of year. As summer gives way to cooler temps, plants, trees and vegetation show us how they are preparing for the winter months and dormancy. Out in nature, I am in awe of the beautiful display God provides for us-free of charge. We need only be open and receptive to …
Into the Wilderness to Find and Discover
I Am the Living Water
My mind keeps drawing me back to the story of the woman at the well. From hearing the story in church during mass and in some podcast, something keeps resonating more deeply with her experience. As much as I’ve tried to be a good girl throughout my life, do what’s right, be open, honest, kind …
New Each Morning
Today is the eve upon which our preschool students arrive. I am at peace. I am accepting of what will be. I am ready to receive what the good Lord has planned for me. I am hopeful and excited about the opportunities this year will bring. I feel as if many things have been done …
One
God Over Google
Does it matter what’s popular? Does it matter what’s trending? Google Popular searches His presence His voice Quickly intervened, Interrupted my thinking. Ended my scrolling. Stop looking. Stop wasting time, On unnecessary things I listened. I obeyed. I followed His command. For some reason He wanted me to stop, No questions asked, pause, listen. How …
Sisters in Christ
My sister and me Forever Will be Connected much deeper Than the eyes Can see Friendship Love Trust Respect The days that pass The years gone by Never changes the fact The way She made me feel Her greatest impact As one in Christ
It’s All Getting Real!
Last night, on August 15th, we had our back to school, meet the teacher event. Earlier in the day my teaching partner and I had been making calls and connecting with families (both new and returning). To start out this year, I have 4 students returning from last year and 6 new ones to welcome …
God’s Peace Washes Over Me
What a wonderful day today has been, spending time with my teaching partner and my team, preparing the classroom for our preschool arrival next week. After such big emotions just a day ago, it’s amazing to see the wondrous miracles God has worked in my life today, from turmoil to peace. Prior to today, I …
Day 1 of Year 16
Today marks the 1st day of my 16th year teaching and the 2nd year at my new school. Recent years have been a whirlwind for so many reasons. There certainly have been many crazies and plot twists during this time which have forced me out of my comfort zone, learned how to persevere, built resilience …
Hey There, I’m Still Here!
Well, hello there! I know it’s been a while since you last heard from or seen me. Can you see me now? I thought this was the perfect image to use, especially since I haven’t written much in quite a while. I am still here. I haven’t forgotten about you. Sometimes, we get so busy, …
Settling In To The Night
Happy 4 Year Anniversary!
On July 23, 2019, I gave birth to my blog Magnificent Meraki! Thanks to a co-worker and friend who believed in and encouraged me weeks beforehand, I’ve had 4 years of writing, reflecting, healing and understanding, in addition to sharing some of my photography. Where did the time go, I think to myself. There are …
You Made it Through
I know You have done your best You were learning About yourself You were learning About life You were learning How to be A wife A mother You were challenged You struggled You experienced much suffering Mental health Is no joke Who was it You were married to? Didn’t know him He was there A …
Soft & Subtle-So Profound
There is a voice Inside us all It’s soft It’s subtle It whispers Yet Speaks loud So profound The timing Such randomness This voice I know The spirit within Guiding Providing Directing My words My thoughts My actions My next steps Listen I do Learn Trust in His ways Follow Pray
Set Forth Into the Wilderness
On Eagle’s Wings
See & Set Free
Be sensitive to Everyone Who You know Are friends with Family too Trauma exists Hidden In faraway places A childhood Memory Instilled as Fear Child-like Child-ish There is a difference You see Traumatization Holds captive Love frees
Making the Most of the Moment
Life is betterWithSunshine & friends “Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
Today I accomplished a lot of cleaning in the house today. The last place I tackled was the laundry room. I started by disinfecting the floor, the washer and dryer, as well as some other odds and ends things. To more thoroughly clean behind the machines, I moved each one forward, one by one, cleaning …
Trust Fall
Today was the second day we went fishing on the Russian River since opening day earlier this week. For some reason, I haven’t been a big fan of nor fully enjoyed fishing on this river. Most people love it! Not me. Does that make me weird? Maybe! You know what, that’s okay because I’ve been …
Encounters
My initial thought while reflecting on this past week, was to call it, “A blast from the past,” but that wouldn’t fully be accurate. You see, I was reunited with people from my past, but then I crossed paths with someone I didn’t know. The word, “encounters” seemingly popped into my mind, which was a …
The Other Side of Heaven
After reconnecting With former colleagues Those whom She hasn’t seen In many months Even years She thought about Tried to imagine The life after this Death Into life If She were to die Before those Whom she cared about How Would she communicate? How Would she speak? How Would she get their attention To know …
Going Inward and the Complexities of Life
To better understand myself, my life, this world, the people around me, my circumstances (both present and past), I’ve found myself to be in a bit of a struggle in my mind, my heart, and memories. Is it, perhaps that I am looking too deep when really the answers may really be quite simple? Or …
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What is Sown in Your Heart?
In Alaska, winter is not the typical time of year to prepare seeds for planting in the summer months. January, now that’s when I started thinking about summertime gardening and seeds. I guess you could say I wanted to be well prepared, very thoughtful and intentional with the seeds selected, where the seedlings would be …
Exemplary Status Achieved! Yay!
Today I had my end of year conference with our school principal. I was eager, yet nervous (I really didn’t know why), anticipation and waiting I suppose and the unknown of what I would hear. At the time of my observation, we had just got students started with an end of day snack. One student …
Senior Prom
My youngest is a senior in high school this year. There have been a lot of bittersweet moments, many last times, knowing within the next couple weeks will be her last day of school, graduation, then on to college in the fall. Over a month ago, we went to go prom dress shopping to see …
He Responded With His Word
On the evening of April 25th, I may have been seated alone in our sauna, but He was there, with me, waiting for me to spend quality time in conversation. I had written down several pages of words, trying to work things through my mind, set my heart and thoughts straight. It took some time …
Living A Purposeful Life
Something inside her Began to change As much as she loved Being A busy worker bee She noticed There is more to life Than Keeping the dishes caught up Doing the laundry Tidying up Being OCD About many things She harbored The feelings The energy The emotions of others She took on Their weight As …
The Greatest Therapy for Restorative Healing
Every time I get knocked down, whether it’s with an illness, demands and everyday work, home life, simply dis-ease, it takes more energy to rise and move forward. Feeling out of sorts, out of balance. There’s got to be so much more to life, but during these times it’s hard to see. I know I …
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Words of Wisdom
Mom Take it easy Don’t worry About the cleaning Grocery shopping Can wait You’re tired Worn out Just rest Watch a movie Take a nap A bubble bath May help Tomorrow awaits A new day Will come A reminder Of just how much We love you We care about you You don’t have to do …
The Way to a Peaceful Life
Taking in God’s World
God, Was it You I Dreamed of? Was it You Who Was There?
Shortly after 4:30 AM this morning I awoke from a dream having spent time with a friend, a friend I haven’t seen in almost 30 years. This friend, I keep in my heart for the memories of friendship are that of kindness no doubt. I felt wrapped in a blanket of love. He spoke, not …
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Masquerading Into Spring
Here it is, the 10th day of April in 2023. I had forgotten when I had originally written, “The Other Side of Winter” and needed to look it up. With winter weather still making its grand appearance in Alaska, I thought about that post and how I longed to be through the long, cold, snowy …
He Made Eye Contact With Me
God He was there Jesus Looking at Making eye contact With me A picture Of Him Given to me By a friend His face Made up of Pictures Small images Of Many things My thoughts Drifting Becoming scattered Fantasizing Dreaming Carried away With my gaze On Him He redirected Refocused My runaway Thoughts Oh, yes …
Backup Plans
What if? Then what? Implement Plan B Plan C Plan D, E, or F? Hold up! Wait! No need For expenditure No need For depleting So much unnecessary Thinking Energy Wondering Worrying If plans may fail If people Leave you or your life God Has a resolution for this Trust In His works In His …
The Size of One’s Heart is Worth the Weight
If it’s been a while Since Our last meeting Perhaps You will notice Something different About me My weight No losses Just gains You see My friend My heart Has clearly changed Filled with God’s grace Overflowing with His love Compassion For each And Everyone
How You Start Your Day Matters
Got in my car and turned on the radio. Just talk, nothing much. Definitely a good time to listen to my audiobook. I’ve been “reading” a lot more books when I’ve been able to listen to someone read them to me-LoL!! Listening to someone read to me has always been quite relaxing, comforting, soothing. I …
Silver and Gold
Throughout this last week, I’ve been filled with different thoughts, feelings, and emotions, doing my best to trust in the decisions which made have been in the best interest for the long term. The struggle is real when you want the freedom, instant gratification of satisfying the needs of the flesh with temporary relief and …
An Epiphany of Knowing Without Really Knowing
While driving into work this morning, I feel as if I sort of had this epiphany, like I’ve come to understand my previous two posts as part one and part two of a trilogy, of sorts. In part one, called, “Sometimes it Takes Losing Your Voice to Find it” I spoke about having literally lost …
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He Makes All Things Possible
God placed before me unexpected news, words of which I was unprepared to hear, let alone receive. I was nearly numbed by it. This wasn’t something I would have imaged to have happened to someone I know, rather suddenly. The person who shared this information, was the messenger, not the person who received the diagnosis. …
Sometimes it Takes Losing Your Voice to Find it
Last night, something inside me changed. Feeling as if I had a clump in my throat, I had great difficulty getting my voice to speak. Voice, scratchy sounding, crackled, gone. Hard to hear me. Hard to understand. How things change when you literally lose your voice. As I was driving into work this morning, I …
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Empowerment
Build confidence Help them to believe in themselves Share in success Comfort in trials Praise Celebrate Milestones Big and small
Shine Bright!
Waking Up From Sadness
I’ve allowed myself to wallow in my own self-pity, feeling sorry for myself, experiencing deep sadness. I wanted so much for God to remove the darkness I was feeling and replace it with light. Then, I remembered I, too, have a job to do. An important responsibility. Get a grip on, get control of my …
Meditation in the Sky
Let us never lose that sense of wonder! Go inward See outward His mighty works The way He speaks
Learning to Let Go of What Was
I want to let go Yet I still hold on to To what was The past Things No longer can I change Wishing I had been told sorry Wishing Other people Owned up to being wrong (when they were) Wishing I felt safe To share and express The depth of my heart and emotions Wishing …
Loyalty
Shining From Within
How Much Are You Exercising?
Snow Imagery
At first glance, I saw a reminder of God’s love, a heart, hanging on in the trees. I kept him with me on my walk. Upon my return, I downloaded pictures to my computer. It was then, my eyes refocused and saw something new. A beautiful owl, wings spread out, already in flight. I know …
Steadfast
A Letter of Encouragement
Dear _________, I felt in my heart the need to reach out and write to you. Usually, my words flow more easily as I sit, listen, and reflect on life. I do believe this is God prompting me to reach out and share with you, my heart. Be not discouraged or dismayed for the Lord …
Waiting in Joyful Hope
As I gaze up at the evening sky in awe and wonder, a peaceful presence and knowing is brought before me. Even though I’ve struggled to find the right words in my own mind as I hoped, I feel God working things out for the good, even though I don’t have a clear vision or …
Wintertime Feels
Love Knows Nothing Other
I have friends Of many colors I have friends Of many races I have seen A lot of things I have been To many places In this world In my mind In my heart This I know Loving you Loving others Is of the Divine
Be a Reflection in a World You Wish to See
Had I known back then what I do know now, I wonder how different our lives would be? What if I had a close and personal relationship with God, put Him at front and center, the focus of my life and everything? Would that of made me a better mother? Maybe a better wife? Nobody …
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Glow With the Flow
I was going through my cute and sweet little Valentine’s cards, trinkets and treats received from my preschool students and their families. As I looked at this miniature glow stick, God’s presence, His words drew me in. I thought only of this as an itty bitty, tiny little glow stick, nothing more. Pretty cute, right? …
1,000 + 7 More
Isn’t it lovely how WordPress celebrates us and our achievements? Even though I haven’t been writing and blogging as regularly as I originally intended to do, I am grateful for all the words that have flowed through me in 3.5 years. There are days when I’ve struggled, hoping the words would come. Other times, words …
Intentionality
The Things God Does to Get Our Attention
Sunday morning, I finally had the opportunity to lay around in bed until around 8ish or 9:00. There was no place we needed to be or things of urgency that needed to be done. Got up, dressed in sweatpants (the first time in a very long while), finished up some odds and ends projects, organized, …
She Had Yet to See
There She sat Her mother By Her side She noticed Bare skin Rolls The fullness Of life A tree She was Bore fruit In her life Pregnancy She carried Children In her womb Lacked Self-confidence Poor Self-image Words Spoken negatively Rather than Speak life Parts and pieces She disapproved All the things She didn’t like …
Step By Step
God Who is it You have called me To be? Your servant I am Many things I don’t Understand The feelings The emotions The heartache The pain Suffering Of others Life Wasting away Unnecessary So, it seems Higher purpose More gains Within me I search Working hard Making the change To unbecome What I was …
How I Came To Be
The story of me How I came to be A woman With a life Filled With memories Characteristics Traits Interests Dispositions All A part Of My family Who I am My dreams My reality Absorbed in Become Life’s Mysteries
I Am
50 is Fabulous!
New identity, new sense of self. These are the words brought to the forefront of my mind as I drove to work this morning. I repeated the words several times in hopes I wouldn’t forget by the time I parked the car in the parking lot and turned the car off. Before those words were …
364 of 49
I’ve been neglecting taking the time to write and reflect upon life and those things which have been called upon to my heart and mind. I know it’s healthy for me in so many ways to sit down and write, getting things out of my head. To clear my mind as best I can, is …
One Person Feeling Like Many
What can I do? She cried out Absorbing The worry The stress Heartaches Pain Her soul How heavy it felt From the weight Of the burdens She carried For Far too long Like a sponge She absorbed Energy given Exchanged In the presence Of other people As if it were Her own She then Began …
Beauty Reveals Itself
God Opens Doors
A Song For You
The words to a song and the singer’s voice have come to the forefront of my mind over the last couple of weeks. The name of the song is: “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” by Ronnie Milsap. Something about the song resonated deep within my heart and soul, spoke to me in …
Miss Chievous
Since December 18th, I’ve been part of a secret plan to prepare something special for my middle daughter. Her and her cohort group graduated from nursing school in December. Throughout their journey together they’ve been very close, uplifting, encouraging, and looking out for one another. They made sure to make time with one another back …
The Freedom of Being Yourself Brings
Jack-in-the-Box Feels
How might it feel to be a Jack-in-the Box, pushing everything down every emotion, stressful event, traumatic events, and memories, just to hide out for a while until it springs back up again? If you have ever repressed your emotions, you may have a better understanding of what I am trying to say. I’ve depended …
Special Kind of Soul
Kindred Your spirit How beautiful Your eyes How youthful Such wisdom How wise Old soul One Can sense Can feel Your presence Your energy Your light Your love Radiates Sends forth Penetrates Heals Comfort Like an infant To a mother You Nurture us all
Courage Found Me
On December 31st, my daughter shared an email with our family about selecting a word for the year. I had been wanting to do this for quite some time, but seems like I hadn’t spent enough time thinking about and reflecting on what is most important for me to focus on. The email included a …
Hot Date!
Have you had a hot date recently? I know I have! So far, I’ve had two hot dates this week (and my husband has had one). How can that be, some of you may be thinking? Well, how it all started is really kind of funny! My husband has been having his hot dates on …
Feel the Freedom of the Soul
I felt something so freeing Without trying to control and perfect every line, shape, and color I felt the freedom of expression As I learned to let go for the need of perfection I felt my soul come to life Given the opportunity to explore my creative self I felt something deep within Passion, joy, …
Living in a Snow Globe
Photo by Mecit Tarık Arıöz on Unsplash Some people are talking about our days as if we are living in a snow globe. Don’t get me wrong, I had one of those as a kid and love watching the snow fall and settle down to the bottle of the globe. Right now, it’s just that we’ve had a …
Teaching Has Taught Me Many Things
A few nights ago I did some reflecting on my career of nearly 15 years as a preschool special education teacher. At the end of school year, I will be able to count on one hand the years I have left until retirement. Whoa! I need to pause for a moment to take that thought …
Traveling Within
There is a time There is a place There is a knowing There is a space Somewhere to go Somewhere to be In the heart In the mind In thoughts Many things Travel The distance Not in miles Nor with footsteps Rather Travel within Begin to see Believe Through faith Rather than By sight Joy …
Getting High on Giving
Natural high So good to feel Pure joy Bliss Happiness This season This time of year Giving Offering Providing hope And Good cheer Acts of kindness Acts of service Doing something For someone Just because Lending a hand Speaking words of encouragement A still and silent mind Presence Material gifts Homemade things Making lives brighter …
I am in Everything-Everything is in Me
I am The wind The breeze The air Which flows through the trees I am The morning dew The sharp blades of grass Morning sunlight Through the looking glass I am The autumn leaves Bronze Gold Orange Brown Many combinations of these Dancing Twirling Swirling All around Living life with such glee I am The …
It All Started With the Kombucha
This day I arrived with a grateful heart, being thankful for so many things-my family, friends, home, food, job, good health, loving and forgiving God that offers us grace. One of our local stores was open. I needed to pick up a few things. I asked my spouse if he needed me to get anything …
Emotions Have Something to Be Told
Getting to know oneself takes a lot of patience, time, practice, self-love, forgiveness, and grace. Every day I am learning more about myself and becoming more in tune with the rhythms and patterns happening inside of me. Even though the person I once was, is no longer the same person today, a part of my …
Different Than I Used to Be
Maybe You will Maybe You wont Recognize The human The person The friend The one Who once was The one For a moment in time Who let her guard down Who let herself be Stayed a while You did Not a little Not a lot Life path Journey Circumstances People come People go We live …
Be You
It’s nice to know There are those Out there Who remember Still care The days Carry on The hours Do go Going the distance Across the miles Keep glowing Keep growing Keep showing Your light Your smile That spark Inside The world needs Your gifts Your talents Your quirks Your uniqueness Keep living Keep loving …
Be it Your Will
What is it I can do better at next time? What healthy steps do I need to take? What patterns need to change? What lifestyle is best for me? With every crossroads Comes a challenge Forcing me To think To look deep within Discover All the gifts You bestowed upon Me Your light-heartedness Your patience …
The Morning After Halloween
‘twas the day No teacher ever Was looking forward to Halloween This year On a Monday night Oh dear! Oh my! What a fright! Anticipation of What may come Tuesday morning All our preschoolers In our morning session Did show No absences No nothing Off to school Their parents did send Another day Here we …
Being Out of Focus Helps Us to Refocus & See What is Most Important
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 ESV) As the mental fog lifts, after settling deep within my brain, I am starting to feel more human, more functional …
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You Can’t Please Everyone
Recently I’ve been thinking about how people view the world, how they project their life and reality on to other people as if it were the one and only truth. Let’s face it, we’ve all had our own life experiences and come to be who we are by the people we’ve spent the most time …
Getting to Where I am Today
To be where it is I am today took a lot of sacrifices, working through big emotions, learning how to forgive myself and other people, learning how to love my whole self especially those parts and pieces that are more difficult to love, not taking things for granted or personally, learning how to be grateful …
Making Friends With Emotions
What is it You Are afraid of? What is it You fear? Uncomfortable feelings? Uncontrollable emotions? Unkind thoughts? Unknowing of what is? Unknowing of what might be? The future The past One a memory The other Has yet to be seen Welcome The visitor Seeking attention It is Let it in Lean in To whatever …
Magnificent Meraki 