Miscellaneous Musings on Mothering, Miracles, and the Music of Life
25
Jan
I’ve been thinking a lot lately of my favorite memories from growing up. As my own children get older, I find myself wanting to give them the kind of memories that they can go back to all their life for comfort, peace, and inspiration. The kind of memories my parents gave me. My family had [...]
Tags: children, memories, motherhood
15
Jan
Being a mother has taught me… …that some things are worth everything. …that life is about learning and loving, not about succeeding. …that often, how you get there is just as important as where you go. …that some things just don’t matter. …that my mother is a hero!
Tags: learning, lists, motherhood
12
Jan
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: [...]
Tags: contentment, meditations
10
Jan
Sometimes love hurts because the people you love are hurting, or struggling, or hurt you. That’s not what I’m talking about. I’m just talking about plain loving so much it hurts. If you’re s mother, you probably know what I’m talking about. When your baby smiles at you… your toddler calls you Mama… your teenage [...]
