So, I don’t know if any of you have noticed, but I’ve been blogging a bit (LOT) more than usual. The reason? A blissful three week break. Yep three whole weeks. Teaching year round school has its advantages for sure. But it’s Sunday night, actually, Monday morning (12:03) a.m. and I’m sitting here kind of wired-tired.(Just got back from picking up Tan in SC) I can usually drink coffee late at night, but it wasn’t a good idea tonight asRead more
Posts filed in: This Moment in Time
Good goodbyes
So, today was the day we have dreaded. It was also the day we have so looked forward to. So it is with endings…and beginnings. You can’t have one without the other and one brings on lots of tears while another can bring on so much joy. It all depends on what is ending and what is beginning. So often, you get both in both…tears and joys in endings and beginnings. So it is with this ending/beginning in our lives. AsRead more
These feet
So, these little feet that used to “pitter-patter” across the floor aren’t so little anymore. They are going places and on their own path, and every once in a while, they make it back home. Their paths are so different, their walks are unique. Their gaits are all their own. Some run quite a bit. Some mosey. Some walk with purpose and determination. Some are often barefoot. Some wear boots on a daily basis. Some wear orange and bright blueRead more
Thankful Thursday
On this Thankful Thursday, my heart is so full. We’ve had a full day…a last hurrah of sorts before the exodus of my children begins… Up early, turkey in the oven because even with this full day of family time white water rafting and kayaking and traveling, we have a surprise Christmas dinner (slash birthday dinner, slash Easter dinner, slash every holiday that my son will be missing in the next year as he is overseas and we are here…)Read more
Thankful Thursday
Today, I’m thankful for my Tan-man who just got his driver’s permit. We went for a long drive and here are some of the things I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for fact that he stayed in his lane most of the time and that when he did accidentally change lanes too quickly, the other driver had good reflexes.Seriously thankful for that! I’m thankful for the ways that God protects us in big and little ways. We never know what we’reRead more
Weekly Photo Challenge ~ ‘Enveloped’
Seaside Solitude: Wrapped by: a gentle breeze the sounds of the waves, warmth from the rays of the sun softness from an oversized towel and space from her (five) frolicking brothers Wrapped and Loved and Enjoying time alone Even lively social little girls need a little solitude Every once in a while https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/enveloped/Read more
On Being 17
Path behind. Path ahead. Making decisions for the future based on the right now. Praying he prepares well for what’s ahead, and cherishes the what’s behind, and enjoys the moments right here, right now. I know I am. Enjoying this moment, that is! UNC Wilmington Trip with Chase Kure Beach, North Carolina April 2014Read more
On Being “All In”
I loved watching my daughter on the beach on a cold Spring day. She had decided she wouldn’t try to brave the cold waters, so she just dipped her little toes in, danced in the sand, and amused herself by keeping the waves from coming up to her rolled up jeans. Her brothers on the other hand, would have nothing to do with merely dipping their toes in. Determined to not waste a day at the ocean, they were preparedRead more
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