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A Mary Moment Monday post Did Mary yell at Jesus? I ask myself that question a lot sometimes. Like the day I started the draft of this post. I was trying to remain patient. I was doing my best to keep my voice calm. I failed. I failed big. If ever you think I am [...]
Entries Tagged as 'reflection'
Did Mary yell at Jesus?
January 30th, 2012 · 3 Comments · Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Mary Moment Mondays, Motherhood, reflection
Tags: Mary Moment Monday·Motherhood·parenting·reflection·Virgin Mary
It’s Not About Me
January 10th, 2012 · 6 Comments · Motherhood, reflection
Today, I celebrate my 35th birthday. There are at least two things I can guarantee about today. First, I will get at least one phone call with singing from distant family. After their serenade, we’ll all laugh, they’ll ask how I am, and we’ll hang up. Second, my daughters are going to enjoy this afternoon. [...]
Maybe Birthdays Aren’t About Me
January 11th, 2011 · 5 Comments · reflection
That’s what came to mind after further reflection. Maybe the whole birthday thing isn’t about me at all. I don’t often post twice in one day anymore, but today I’m breaking that “rule” to share a thought that a wise family member thoughtfully shared with me today, after reading my earlier post about how I [...]
Tags: advice·life in the present moment·Quotes·reflection·wisdom
A Year Older (But No Wiser)
January 11th, 2011 · 2 Comments · reflection
Yesterday was my birthday. I don’t like to talk about such things much here, because, well, I sort of have a “thing” about my birthday: I hate it. I’ve tried for years to overcome this (though, truly, I haven’t tried that hard). Is it a matter of humility, of being able to just shut up [...]
