Just a month ago I wrote Wonder & Awe
A post for my children
To let them know what my heart holds for them
Today I discovered
This beautiful song
That captures even more of those emotions
Thank you Mark Harris for this beautiful expression of love.
It made me smile...and cry.
Roots and wings...
That really is the very best that I can give my children.
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
April 3, 2013
October 22, 2009
Sing Out
Today is a day to celebrate
Give me the voice to sing out
The reasons are many
The joy is real
Help me find the words
To sing out
....And celebrate today!
Today I Pray...
With a joyful and grateful heart
....for my Dad
Thank you for working so hard
to find your voice
and your strength
So that you could come back home
where you belong
With gratitude and love
....for my Mom
Thank you for showing us
Every single day what real love is all about
...patient and kind
...never ending
A child couldn't ask for more inspiration
than the love you two live
Every day, every week, every year
Welcome home Dad!
Love..."bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails..." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
Give me the voice to sing out
The reasons are many
The joy is real
Help me find the words
To sing out
....And celebrate today!
Today I Pray...
With a joyful and grateful heart
....for my Dad
Thank you for working so hard
to find your voice
and your strength
So that you could come back home
where you belong
With gratitude and love
....for my Mom
Thank you for showing us
Every single day what real love is all about
...patient and kind
...never ending
A child couldn't ask for more inspiration
than the love you two live
Every day, every week, every year
Welcome home Dad!
Love..."bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails..." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
October 8, 2009
No One Heard
She cried out in the night
And no one heard
Helpless
Hopeless
Alone
Ashamed
She hid the bruises
So no one would see
And though his words
Cut through her
like a knife
She shielded her bleeding heart
She cried out in the night
And no one heard
Helpless
Hopeless
Alone
Image from gunfightersview.blogspot.com
Today I Pray...
...with a grateful heart
for the loving relationships
that have always been a part of my life
I am a lucky one...
...others can't say the same
I pray for help and healing
for the wounded souls
who are impacted by domestic violence
May the abused
find comfort, peace and love
May the abusers
seek help and self-healing
May the rest of us
find a way to make a difference
I first started to learn the staggering facts about domestic violence through my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Over the years, Alpha Chi has adopted several national causes. Currently, almost all of our chapters, both collegiate and alumnae, work to end domestic violence. Although I am not associated with an alumnae chapter, I want to do my part to help end the horror of domestic violence.
I offer my post today in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I would like to ask you to help me make a difference for the estimated 1.3 million women who are victims of domestic violence each year.
Here are just a few ways you can help.
Note: This is my own commitment made independently of Wildtree, only sales made through my website will qualify.
Please do what you can to help make a difference.
And no one heard
Helpless
Hopeless
Alone
Ashamed
She hid the bruises
So no one would see
And though his words
Cut through her
like a knife
She shielded her bleeding heart
She cried out in the night
And no one heard
Helpless
Hopeless
Alone
Image from gunfightersview.blogspot.com
Today I Pray...
...with a grateful heart
for the loving relationships
that have always been a part of my life
I am a lucky one...
...others can't say the same
I pray for help and healing
for the wounded souls
who are impacted by domestic violence
May the abused
find comfort, peace and love
May the abusers
seek help and self-healing
May the rest of us
find a way to make a difference
I first started to learn the staggering facts about domestic violence through my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Over the years, Alpha Chi has adopted several national causes. Currently, almost all of our chapters, both collegiate and alumnae, work to end domestic violence. Although I am not associated with an alumnae chapter, I want to do my part to help end the horror of domestic violence.
I offer my post today in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I would like to ask you to help me make a difference for the estimated 1.3 million women who are victims of domestic violence each year.
Here are just a few ways you can help.
- First of all -- PRAY -- it matters.
- Share this post with your network of friends.
- Email it.
- Tweet about it.
- Blog about it.
- Spread the word however you see fit.
Note: This is my own commitment made independently of Wildtree, only sales made through my website will qualify.
Please do what you can to help make a difference.
August 20, 2009
Melt
Trying so hard
to hold it all together
Now is not the time
to come undone
But the dog's barking
The phone's ringing
So much to do, and
Tensions are running high
The mountain of belongings
stacked up in the hall
Tell a story of a new adventure
about to begin
...the next step for a little girl
who's growing up
...and the mix of emotions
for a family who is learning to let go
Without even realizing it
A tear rolls down my face
then another
....and before I know it
I begin to melt
Today I Pray...
....for laughter and joy
...for patience and understanding
...for compassionate hearts
And a deep awareness of
Your unfailing
peace and love
settled deep within our bones
August 12, 2009
Twenty More
Twenty years ago today
A young girl
with butterflies in her stomach
clutched her Daddy's arm
And took a short walk
She never stopped grinning
At what she saw before her....
The bluest eyes
The broadest smile
Excitement
Joy
A thousand hopes and dreams
A home, a family
A life together
...Forever.
The walk
....was down the aisle
The eyes
...were yours
The hopes and dreams
...still grow from year to year
The family
....is ours (and an amazing blessing)
The life together -- tried and true --
...is a gift I would never trade
Today I Pray...
...for my husband,
my very best friend,
the love of my life
the hopes and dreams
the excitement and joy
are as real today as they were
twenty years ago
I am so grateful
that you never gave up on me...
...or on us
...I pray for 20 more years
...and 20 more after that
...always with you by my side
I love you Jeff.
A young girl
with butterflies in her stomach
clutched her Daddy's arm
And took a short walk
She never stopped grinning
At what she saw before her....
The bluest eyes
The broadest smile
Excitement
Joy
A thousand hopes and dreams
A home, a family
A life together
...Forever.
The walk
....was down the aisle
The eyes
...were yours
The hopes and dreams
...still grow from year to year
The family
....is ours (and an amazing blessing)
The life together -- tried and true --
...is a gift I would never trade
Today I Pray...
...for my husband,
my very best friend,
the love of my life
the hopes and dreams
the excitement and joy
are as real today as they were
twenty years ago
I am so grateful
that you never gave up on me...
...or on us
...I pray for 20 more years
...and 20 more after that
...always with you by my side
I love you Jeff.
July 27, 2009
Unspoken
A thousand words left unspoken
Sometime
The silence hurts
Try though we may
To say what's on our minds
Sometimes
Silence
Hangs between us like
A thick curtain
In those moments
Void of your reassuring
Voice
I admit I fill the gaps
With worries
What did I do?
Why are you upset?
Don't I make you happy?
But then I try to
Remind myself
What I've learned
Over the years
To trust
What I know
Over the feeling
of silence
And remember
that even I
Like to be alone
With my thoughts
Sometimes
So I hold my breath
Giving you
More air to
Breathe
And I wait
For the cue
To exhale
Sometimes it's
Your booming laughter
Or a hug
held a moment longer
Or your head
upon my shoulder
Or a moment of vulnerability
when you share
the thoughts that had
stolen your words
But the beautiful thing
Is that you
Never fail me
Today I Pray...
...that your worries are few
...that you always know He is with you
no matter what thoughts weigh on your mind
...that we continue to respect each other's need to breathe
...and find ways to share the weight of each other's load
...that you know you can trust in me, like I trust in you
"Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13
Sometime
The silence hurts
Try though we may
To say what's on our minds
Sometimes
Silence
Hangs between us like
A thick curtain
In those moments
Void of your reassuring
Voice
I admit I fill the gaps
With worries
What did I do?
Why are you upset?
Don't I make you happy?
But then I try to
Remind myself
What I've learned
Over the years
To trust
What I know
Over the feeling
of silence
And remember
that even I
Like to be alone
With my thoughts
Sometimes
So I hold my breath
Giving you
More air to
Breathe
And I wait
For the cue
To exhale
Sometimes it's
Your booming laughter
Or a hug
held a moment longer
Or your head
upon my shoulder
Or a moment of vulnerability
when you share
the thoughts that had
stolen your words
But the beautiful thing
Is that you
Never fail me
Today I Pray...
...that your worries are few
...that you always know He is with you
no matter what thoughts weigh on your mind
...that we continue to respect each other's need to breathe
...and find ways to share the weight of each other's load
...that you know you can trust in me, like I trust in you
"Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13
July 20, 2009
Precious
A newborn baby
Sleeps soundly
in your arms
...Precious
Fuzzy little kitten
Scurries
at your feet
...Precious
Giggling toddler
Chases fireflies
in the night
...Precious
Butterfly kisses
From sticky-fingered tots
...Precious
"I love you"
"Please" and "Thank you"
"I'm glad you are my friend"
...Precious
There is something
about "Precious"
It is tender
Sweet and kind
It is pure and easy
...Gentle innocence
...Precious
Today I Pray...
...that I appreciate
just how precious
every new day is
...that I don't neglect
to say
"I love you"
...that I celebrate the moments
that make everyday life
...precious
Sleeps soundly
in your arms
...Precious
Fuzzy little kitten
Scurries
at your feet
...Precious
Giggling toddler
Chases fireflies
in the night
...Precious
Butterfly kisses
From sticky-fingered tots
...Precious
"I love you"
"Please" and "Thank you"
"I'm glad you are my friend"
...Precious
There is something
about "Precious"
It is tender
Sweet and kind
It is pure and easy
...Gentle innocence
...Precious
Today I Pray...
...that I appreciate
just how precious
every new day is
...that I don't neglect
to say
"I love you"
...that I celebrate the moments
that make everyday life
...precious
June 17, 2009
Louder than Words
It's easiest said with words
Yet most sincerely
with actions
A thoughtful gesture
An act of kindness
Patience
Compassion
Honesty
Empathy
Generosity of spirit
A gentle touch
A hug held a moment longer
Quiet company
That listens
...And shares
A smile
A thank you
A kiss goodnight
Actions speak...
...the heart listens
Today I Pray...
...that my actions say
"I love you"
...louder than my voice
could ever speak
Yet most sincerely
with actions
A thoughtful gesture
An act of kindness
Patience
Compassion
Honesty
Empathy
Generosity of spirit
A gentle touch
A hug held a moment longer
Quiet company
That listens
...And shares
A smile
A thank you
A kiss goodnight
Actions speak...
...the heart listens
Today I Pray...
...that my actions say
"I love you"
...louder than my voice
could ever speak
April 20, 2009
A Dog's Life
Today I Pray...
...that I can learn to be more like my dog.
...exuberant about every day
...generous with kisses
...eager to please
...carefree and able to relax and enjoy a good nap
...yet quick to my feet when someone wants to play
...a loyal and unselfish companion
...who knows what it means to love unconditionally
...that I can learn to be more like my dog.
...exuberant about every day
...generous with kisses
...eager to please
...carefree and able to relax and enjoy a good nap
...yet quick to my feet when someone wants to play
...a loyal and unselfish companion
...who knows what it means to love unconditionally
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