celebrate life
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Son, I Don’t Want to Forget
It was magic. And poetry. Everything lovely. And though last year was wild in its change and surprises, this moment was so quiet and special. We were in our newly renovated home. It was evening and nearing your bedtime. I was in your room, not even half-finished in decor, but I made sure to have… Continue reading
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When It Doesn’t Feel Safe
Garden Lullaby, December 17, 2019 It’s so easy to subconsciously believe God is a thief. I find myself holding His good gifts with my eyes closed. Like WHEN ARE YOU GONNA TAKE THIS FROM ME, God?! But what I’ve BEGUN learning this year (from a goat no less!) is that when God gives me a… Continue reading
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May It Be So With Us!
Garden Lullaby, November 26, 2019 So many reasons to love a garden. It’s always surprising me in its boldness to bloom at the most unlikely moments. These two geraniums have popped into colorful life on a day planned for tidbits of snow and cold rain. This small flowering plant has not bloomed since perhaps the… Continue reading
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The Power of Being
Garden Lullaby, August 23, 2019 The power of being. That’s what I am taught in the quiet. The profound joy of being a person. Of discovering new things. Of stepping outside this self-made box. Of not needing to be an expert or a hero to do brave things. And letting beautiful moments come and go… Continue reading
