REFLECTIONS
In this festive season of seeming chaos, my husband and I have been discussing when we could possibly squeeze in a bit of time to do some holiday shopping together for stocking stuffers and such for our crew. There was one clear opening, and it would mean taking our 18-month-old along for the adventure after 6:30pm at night…
It’s an understatement to say that this life is challenging. When we’re in the midst of difficulty (and I’ve had my share), it’s easy to feel as if we’re alone or have done something wrong to deserve our lot, are not lovable, or even to wonder what the point of it all is…
Joy…oh, Joy. How our relationship and understanding of each other has evolved. You are not merely the outward expression of happiness. Yes, when we experience situational delight we might outwardly and expressively rejoice! But joy is so much more than that…
You know that cup of coffee or tea you thought about making for yourself this morning before a thousand undone tasks entered your mind and pulled you into the chaos? I invite you to go make that warm cup-of-care now, then come back and join me for a quiet moment of Advent…
As we enter into the season of Advent, let us remember that it is not only a time of nostalgia surrounding the baby Jesus, but also a season for inward reflection on how we relate to the risen Christ, within ourselves and within our lives…
We began our search about six weeks ago, and though we’d heard from friends and acquaintances just how insane the process has been for them in recent months, we were not prepared for the toll the emotional rollercoaster would have on us. We weren’t prepared for weeks to feel like months…
As summer turns to fall and the leaves on the trees begin to change to their autumn hues, I notice, also, the summer blossoms that linger. It’s as if summer is holding on, not wanting to give way to the changing season…
…Sometimes words flow freely, and other times they seem to be stuck deep inside. With all that humanity is faced with and has endured most recently, collectively and individually, today feels like one of those stuck days for me…
…I love the views of the distant mountains in Charlottesville. Those blue hues breathe peace into my soul. Just being up on a mountain, surrounded by orchards and vineyards…well…I needn’t say more…
…I wonder what she knew then. I wonder what wisdom she carried from the heavens and gave to me through those questioning, loving, soul-piercing sunrise sessions. Perhaps those wisdom seeds she held from above were planted in those moments. Perhaps they have been growing all this time…
Several years back, I began thinking about starting a blog. I imagined I would write about anything and everything under the sun, topics relating to everyday life. I don’t consider myself an expert on anything, only one who aims to be mindful and who tends to be pensive, for better or worse…
