Tomorrow... As with so many people right now, I had plans for tomorrow and for many tomorrows after that. I am a dreamer and adventurer. This Spring there were to be many adventures. And just like everyone else in the world, I watched as one by one each was cancelled. I was reminded of James … Continue reading Tomorrow (FMF Link Up)
Today... Carpe Diem... Seize the day. This used to be one of my favorite mantras, mostly because of Robin Williams' iconic portrayal of an English teacher in Dead Poet Society, but also because it rang so true with my heart and mind. I wanted to do big things, lead a big life, get the most … Continue reading Today
Before... The word of the LORD came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and … Continue reading Before (FMF Link Up)
Risk... we have a rule at our house that was implemented kind of as a joke years ago, but it has stuck. Rule 327, "No dying or hospital visits, unless it's a good story". I now have spread that rule to the students in the classrooms I sub in. They ponder it and then seriously … Continue reading Risk (FMF Link Up)
Experience... No experience necessary. The sign is in the window of many shops these days, but is there such thing? Some experience is always necessary, and there is no way to not have experience. Everyday we experience life, and depending on our experiences it shapes us, and at times we shape it. As I sub … Continue reading Experience (FMF Link Up)
Darkness... I expected darkness. It was my middle of the night bathroom run, but the world was lit up by the light of the full moon so low and close. It was still there in the wee hours as I drove to school. The beauty overwhelmed and blessed me. It reminded me of Isaiah's declaration, … Continue reading Darkness (FMF Link Up)
Rush... At first I don't notice because it has always been my default movement, and way of being, rushing here and there even in my mind, hurrying about. But over the last few years I have tried to be more intentional in my presence, more intentional with my movement and thoughts, more ordered, less chaotic, … Continue reading Rush (Link Up with FMF)
Last... Such an interesting word that invokes so many emotions. Some lasts we know are the last: the last piece of candy or pie, the last day of work, last time to do something, or see someone. Depending on the feelings towards it different emotions can fill that time of last. I think of the … Continue reading Last (FMF Link Up)
Enjoy..."to take delight or pleasure in" (Oxford Dictionary). Sometimes I move too quickly and forget to enjoy the moment, or the season. There is so much I enjoy that sometimes I take it all in, and forget to actually enjoy it. This year seems to be filled with sacred echoes to slow down and enjoy … Continue reading Enjoy
Memory... My memory can be very poor, especially when it comes to my childhood. My dad sent a DVD to me of an award banquet. My husband kindly asked me details like what was the award for? I did not even remember being there. I clearly was, my grandma and parents were also there, it … Continue reading Memory
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