Of Hills and Dips and Looking Backs by @momranscreaming

Have you ever just had to stop and smack yourself around a little bit?  I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, and reminiscing on my reminiscences. Thinking back on different times of my life, I realized how often I have looked back at an earlier time and had one of those “oh, how green was my valley” moments. Nine years ago, I had nothing to do but go to work and decide which friends I would...

Celebration by @sleepynewmommy

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” – Thomas J. Peters I agreed to do this Serenity post, then mildy freaked out since I am the farthest thing from serene.  In fact, I doubt that’s ever been a term used to describe me.  I’m more like a chihuahua on crack.  I don’t even sleep peacefully, just ask my husband.  So I went to my old pal Google and looked up “quotes...

Today I Celebrate . . . by @kaisermommy for @maggiedammit

You wouldn’t think that I would celebrate a Saturday morning that has me catching tears streaming down my face before I’ve had coffee. You could think I was cruel for celebrating the hardest fight of someone’s life. You might think I’m a little crazy for using the word “love” in regards to a person who’s last name I don’t know. Honesty. Stoicism. Determination....

Serenity Now Sunday: Why Worry?

My sister-in-law took a photo of this on her Bermuda vacation: The text: Why Worry? There are only two things to worry about. Either you are well or you are sick. If you are well, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you are sick, there are two things to worry about. Either you will get well, or you will die. If you get well, there is nothing to worry about. If you die there are only two things to worry...

Serenity Now Sunday

My favorite bedtime prayer (photo credit) Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your loves sake. Amen. page 134, Book of Common Prayer – Compline (Originally Published May 31,...