There were children playing in the dirt at the apartments on Tallent Street tonight. That's how his email began. If you're a regular here, you know I love children, and so you probably assume my first thought was of my own two grandsons and their dirt playing. I sure do love that! But it wasn't. You see, I'd been on Tallent Street, too, although somehow I missed seeing the children playing in the dirt. I did, however, see the diaper-clad toddler with her head full of blonde ringlets. I saw the parent (or was she a grandparent?) trying to keep up with said toddler and another young child. I saw a man planting tomatoes in a small container—and hoping his potted hydrangeas weren't too ... Keep Reading...
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Celebrate Motherhood with a Baby Sprinkle (aka Shower Lite)
When I received the invitation, I suspected guests would be in for a treat... We were! The food-laden table was a treat for both taste buds and eyes! But the biggest treat was sitting in a room of about 20 women—most of whom I'd just met—and praying for my precious young neighbor as she awaited the birth of her third child. Women... A few single; most married. Some mothers (and grandmothers!); others not. A beautiful mix of "ages and stages" ... praying for our friend. I trust she's enjoying reading the notes we all wrote to her offering love and encouragement and "been there" wisdom. Mine was a variation of a previous Mother's Day post... MOTHERHOOD: The Mother ... Keep Reading...
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Weekend Wondering… What song’s in your head?
My goodness how I've missed being here! Four whole weeks have passed—all packed with lots of crazy-busy goodness I hope to share with you soon. Only today did I put away my Easter bunnies. How's that for keepin' it real? But just because the bunnies are back in their hiding places, doesn't mean Easter is over. In fact, in my world Easter is never over! Easter is a year-round celebration of love and sacrifice and resurrection. Still... I've been surprised by the song that has stayed in my head for the past 2-3 weeks. Weeks! That's never happened before. I've been waking up to one phrase of one song every day—and hearing it in my head during quiet moments—and letting it lull me to ... Keep Reading...
