Inspiration – Page 3

HEAVEN

On our trip to Disney World, we rode “It’s a small world”. Twice. We had mapped out a plan entitled ‘jr. pirate adventurer’, a tour for boys ages 4-8. It included 22 steps. We killed it. All 22 steps and had time left over. When we exited Peter Pan’s Flight, our final ride, we noticedContinue reading “HEAVEN”

STILL

It’s still in my home right now. Not a creature is stirring, not even my dog. 2 of my kids are sleeping, because I suggested it and they complied immediately, obviously relieved to give into their exhaustion. My husband and oldest are on their ‘special day’, which has been in the works this entire summer.Continue reading “STILL”

LURE

The other day Zachary decided to take Prancer (our dog) for a walk. Prancer was so excited at first. Zachary is so energetic and magnetic and happy and eager to spend time with Prancer. Zachary walked him around for about 2 minutes (tops) and then tied him to the playground. Prancer got himself wrapped aroundContinue reading “LURE”

MOUNTAIN

I stood over my washing machine with tears streaming down my face. I did that everyday for three weeks. I saw what mountain lay ahead of us. When Michael told me that he felt a calling on his life for ministry, it was a difficult pill for me to swallow. I was comfortable. I hadContinue reading “MOUNTAIN”

POMP

Saturday I was honored to sit as faculty at the commencement ceremony for the 2013 graduating class of Laurel University. This is not the first commencement I have attended as faculty, but Saturday was special in its own right. Saturday, a student graduated who started her journey at Laurel University almost 4 years ago, theContinue reading “POMP”

BALANCE

My husband says I have 2 speeds, 0 miles per hour and 100 miles per hour. He says if I would find a good 55mph cruising speed it would be so much better for me. I smile and thank my sweet tortoise and go on about being a hare. It’s just not me. My personalityContinue reading “BALANCE”