In the sitting, in the waiting, in the doing nothing, there was actually a lot happening.
When Striving Ceases
Over 16 years it is amazing the random things that can be found in almost 25 acres of mountain property. We get our share of trash that just seems to blow in with the wind, but other things can truly cause one to stop and wonder how in the world that got there…and why? Still,…
of plans, expectations, beliefs and behaviors
Write a book they said. Maybe a blog they said. A book? No. Who would want to read anything I would say? What would I say that hasn’t already been said in other books? A blog? Maybe. I guess. And then one day, I did some homework. And some more. And then it happened. I…
Seasons
There’s lots of talk about seasons right now. As summer slowly gives way to autumn, which will then fade to winter. Whether you’re on the side that’s holding onto every ray of warmth from the sunshine, or you’re searching every tree and bush for signs of color change, or you’re watching the forecast for that first…
tran·si·tion
tranˈziSH(ə)n, tranˈsiSH(ə)n/ noun noun: transition; plural noun: transitions 1. the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Last year I had a major life transition. Then a few months ago I had a transition to a new house in a new town. In fact, this was the third…
Life is Full of Firsts
We had lunch with our son yesterday, the youngest of our six kids. This morning my husband voiced the significant and weighty reality—the next time we see our son, he will be a Marine. From the first day we met our son when he was 10 years old, he was all about the military, and…
Facing A Giant
Our son is registered to wrestle in the annual “Who’s Bad” tournament at the end of the month. He’s getting ready to face another giant, and he’ll emerge a winner no matter what. Because he’s been facing giants for pretty much his whole life, and he’s learned he can face a giant. Our son faced emotional giants,…
Separately Together
WARNING ALERT: This post drips with honesty and vulnerability. I’ve had my time of emotional upheaval and draining this morning. It’s actually been going on for 24 hours now. And I’m now in the wake of its hangover. I wish I could tell you this was new territory, but it’s not. Not by a long…
Schedules, Miles, and Hours
On September 10, the youngest of our 4 daughters walked down the aisle as a bride. During the week preceding the wedding festivities, we had out of town guests, took Sammie (the dog) to the vet for an unplanned visit due to an abdominal mass, Mark had a tight schedule for completing work and finalizing…
Layers, Dynamics, Investment…and Love
Another school year has begun. Which means the holiday season is soon approaching. I’m not sure how I feel about that. On one hand, I’m looking forward to it. We scheduled a vacation house where we’ll have all of our grandchildren in one place at the same time, and we’ll include all their parents too!…
MANURE THERAPY 