If you are tired, frustrated, scared, out of patience, out of ideas, lonely, annoyed, confused, unappreciated, sad or otherwise struggling, go read Running on E by Pete Wilson at WithoutWax.
I did.
And I saw way too much of myself in the past couple years.
But God will change that. If I let Him. And I’m sure gonna [...]
Archive for the ‘shadows’ Category
A wake-up call.
Posted in God, little things, shadows on November 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Back in the saddle
Posted in Daniel, breastfeeding, shadows on April 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I don’t ride horses. (Or anything that requires a saddle.)
The last time I rode a horse was about 2 1/2 years ago. I was 7 months pregnant with Meg. But don’t worry, it was an easy 5-minute ride around the farm yard on my uncle’s old horse … because Kate (18 mos. at the time) [...]
Too blessed
Posted in God, church, family, friends, pray, shadows on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am feeling too blessed today. Here’s why:
My children are all healthy and happy – despite the occasional tantrum.
I live somewhere I love with the man of my dreams.
I have more than enough to eat, drink and wear.
I’ve never been without shelter.
My family is wonderful.
I have great friends.
God is building his kingdom here where I [...]
The blahs
Posted in God, breastfeeding, family, shadows on March 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The last couple days here we’ve had:
more clouds and wind
less sunshine
more whining
less fun
more van trouble
less visiting family and friends
more sugary snacks
less vegetables
more breastfeeding trouble
more runny noses
less kleenex
more worry
less joy and peace
And it’s all adding up to a bad case of the blahs.
But two quotes come to mind.
“Some days are like that. Even in Australia.”
– [...]
Some days I think this girl is almost fourteen instead of four.
Kate is every bit as pensive as this picture. She often talks about things that happened months ago and things that might happen.
“Someday, Mama, can I ride on a camel?”
“Someday, Mama, can I feed a carrot to a bunny?”
“I’m not going to tell you, [...]
A crazy night
Posted in God, breastfeeding, pray, shadows on March 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Good thing not all nights are like this:
8:30 – to bed early
11 – Daniel wakes up and nurses, back to bed by 11:30
12:30 – Meg wakes up crying , back to bed by 1
1:15 – Kate wakes up wet, back to bed by 1:45
3 – Daniel wakes up, back to sleep with the pacifier
4:30 – [...]
The One-Year Lonelies
Posted in Belleville, MOPS, church, friends, shadows on February 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
We moved one year ago – February 2, 2008 – to plant Landmark Church. And we unpacked, explored our neighborhood, met our neighbors, dove into work at the church.
But now. I feeling like I’ve already met many of the people who are in my “circle” – people at church, people who take their kids to [...]
Shadows and God’s faithfulness
Posted in Abbie, God, baby, shadows on October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,
your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.
For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?
Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?
In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared;
he is more awesome than all who surround him.
O Lord God Almighty, [...]
Growing girls!
Our sweet boy!
“Real Life” friends
“Blog Friends” and blogs I read!
-
Top Posts
Popular topics!
