Fighter

Sometimes I'd like to press pause,
appreciate my flaws,
embrace the day
paint color to the gray
recover
relax
cry.

That was this weekend for me.

Amazing how time numbs feeling
and empowers memories with evocation of the same.

That with which we fight so hard to hold,
is the most moving and edifying when released.
pride is one of those things,
grudges are another.

I write, knowing my heart is understood by my Creator.
Amen.

Quarters

100 years is a long time.

Jenni is 1/4 of the way there today. Congrats on that!

Happy Birthday to someone I hope to share many more quarters with.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever--do not abandon the words of your hands. --Psalm 138:8

Amen and Amen.

may this always be evident in my life and the choices I make.

happy valentine's day.

Danielle

Some friendships need no explaination.

Wanted: Minty Goodness

Confession: I'm an addict.

Every year, I look forward to this:

I'm pretty sure in Heaven they'll serve Thin Mints.

This is me last year on a cold, rainy, mid-February day....but look at that smile.

Today I got word that there was a girl selling them, but I didn't make it in time. So to all your scouts out there...I'm on the lookout. Nothing makes my day better than spending money on over-priced fattening snacks. I've made it my mission to be the proud owner of one box of delicious thin mints by the end of the weekend.

Happy Valentines Day to me.

Clouded Vision

Rain, rain go away.

I have enough pain today.

Rain drops and tear drops roll down my cheek.

Small reminders of the blessings I don't reap.

Oh how I wish the sun would shine.

To turn back time. To press rewind.

I can't. So I look for easement of the mind.

They call me crazy, think I'm insane.

Why waste words on them in this refrain?

For the crazy ones are those who dare.

To try, and to fail, and to cease to care.

Don't mock, don't laugh at those who dream.

Things aren't always as they seem.