Category: Inspirational

Monday Messages…

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Oh my goodness, have I got Babyitis, just now! Perhaps you’ve heard of it, or possibly even suffered from it, at one time or another.

It came on quite suddenly, if I’m being honest. Usually, the symptoms are small and slow to appear… at least, that’s how it’s been for me, in the past.

Not this time! I was not prepared for it to bring me to my knees (metaphorically) in the middle of Walmart, yesterday. There I was, innocently looking at yarn, with the hope that I can make one last baby blanket, before my arthritis robs me of this passion. This has to be one of the most important blankets I’ll ever craft, as this baby seems to have become the bridge in which God might mend something that I, myself, broke. Sorry, I went sort of deep, there for a moment.

Anyways, I found some really adorable colors to work with, as we don’t yet know the gender of this upcoming little blessing. Here, I’ll show you…

Hopefully, this will become something lovely… and I’ll show you update pictures of my progress, just for fun!

So, there I was in the aisle of crafts, with my chosen yarn held firmly in my arms, when something caught my eye. I spied a stuffed bunny ear… and I cannot be held responsible for what occurred next. It wasn’t my fault! I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of all those symptoms of Babyitis.

My poor husband had a hard time keeping up with me, as we were heading toward the check-out. Finally, he says, “why on earth are you walking so fast… wait, what’s in the cart that you don’t want me to see?” Busted!

No worries… Babyitis comes with a positive perk…

I think it makes one smell like either chocolate, or cookies… or both! For some crazy reason, whenever I have an symptoms of Babyitis surface, my hubby just smiles softly with a strange look in his eyes, similar to when he drinks the cocoa I make… weird, huh?!

When these crazy symptoms first surfaced, yesterday, I did attempt to promise that it wouldn’t happen again, but then changed my mind. While I may be able to exercise some amount of restraint, being the mature adult that I am, I cannot say that this won’t happen again… in fact, I have a feeling that he’s going to have hide any spare change laying about!

Happy Moments…

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Daily writing prompt
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
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Delicious and rich vanilla creamer in my morning coffee, for starters! Anyone that knows me will not be surprised at my first choice. I do tend to mention my love of coffee often, in fact, I’d venture to say I do it nearly every day. Hey, at least you know what you get with this girl… a lot of God, followed by cookies and coffee.

Anyways, getting back to this everyday happy list, choices 2 thru 5 are rather easy:

A full tube of toothpaste

Toilet paper

Frequent hugs

and of course…

Cookies!!!!!!!!

Thursday Thoughts…

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I had such plans for writing out some thoughts today, for your reading pleasure… but it’s already after lunch, and I’m just now sitting down at my desk.

What on earth could derail such literary intentions, you might be asking yourselves. Well, I’ll make it easy on you…

Rearranging! Yup! I just spent the entirety of my morning hours, repeatedly moving the same three pieces of furniture from one spot to the other, in an attempt to make a small space feel inviting, not suffocating.

Honestly, I’d forgotten how hard this would be, trying to make sure things look pretty, instead of just stuffing things in corners… ya know?!

After all this time without a real place to call home, I laugh at so many things I find myself rediscovering… like running a vacuum cleaner. Truth be told, I confess that I haven’t needed to use it, as of yet. Seriously, this whole building is carpeted, so there isn’t anything on our feet by the time we get to our apartment… I truly appreciate these little blessings.

God tells me that it’s time to work on experiencing life again, now that we’ve been given a fresh reset to things, if you know what I mean. So, that’s what I shall be focusing on for the foreseeable future, the living part.

God leads, I follow… and you folks get to experience all of the benefits, in terms of the many fun and fantastical literary adventures I plan on sharing with you. Who knows what awaits us… all of us!

New Hands…

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Daily writing prompt
Describe one positive change you have made in your life.
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The easiest way to describe how new hands were such a positive change for me, is to just show you…

The old hands held onto so many painful things from the past, but with new hands on board, I began to let go…

When this began happening, I noticed how much strength began to return to my body. With two new hands, now free of waste, I have the freedom to use these hands for so much more… so much good!

There is freedom to reach out in love now, more and more each day, without guilt, shame, bitterness, resentment, anger or poison from the past.

… and, that also leaves oodles of spare time for one of my favorite hobbies. Take a wild guess…

ummm, baking cookies for you, of course!

Wednesday Words…

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I know, I know… I’m a bit late to the voyage party! Lucky for me, Wiwohka left this nifty little sailboat behind for me to use.

I can’t say that it’s entirely my fault, as she’s the one that’s been overfeeding me, of late.

So, I’ve gotten into the bad habit of, you guessed it, sleeping in!

Maybe I should go back to sleeping on the floor, as that hammock is way too comfy!

Oh well! I left it at the barn… no bad habits for this camel, uh uh! I couldn’t live with myself if I were trying to encourage you to get through the workweek, if I were to miss the good bits of this adventure, due to oversleeping… ya know?!

If I can let go of my squishy soft hammock for the foreseeable future… well, hopefully you can make it to Friday.

Anyways, I’ve been doing too much talking and not enough steering here, so I should probably get back to sailing.

Oh hey, I think I see the ship in the distance. If the wind holds, If think I can just catch up to it!

The ways of water…

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Daily writing prompt
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
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I choose water… duh! I mean, come on… think of all the ways water can be used:

It can take you places you never thought you could go…

Call it swimming, flying or rowing… or sometimes just playin in a bucket in the barn.

Time for a bath…

Water gives strength, health, and a whole lotta power…

Most importantly, water brings life…

and I swear that most all the good things that happen in my life… happen on or near the water.

Even in the dark of night, when things seemed impossible water can carry you through it…

Trust me when I say that one gets a good workout! Maybe we even come out the better for it, in the end.

If you’re lucky, you get to learn some pretty neat stuff while you ride the waters… I did!

Like how to bake cookies without getting motion sick…

Go on… take one. They aren’t wet or anything, I swear!

Ready for more adventure?

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I hope I’ve plenty of willing adventurers that are ready to set sail, once more, into uncharted waters… well, what say you?

(Squagon) Aye Capt’n…

Reporting for duty… if you’re in need of some mate’s, that is.

(Miss Tilly) You wouldn’t think of going without me, would you?

I’ve always wanted to sail the seas on your ship, Meemaw.

(Lilly) Wait! Wait! What about me?

Can I come too? Can I… pretty please???

(Mini Wiwohka) You know she’d never leave you behind, Lil!

I could sure use your help in the galley… what say you?

(Nugget) If she won’t help you, I would love to help with the cookie stuff…

I promise I won’t eat much!

(Bailey) I’ll come along, as well… to make sure nobody gets into too much trouble, that is.

Just promise not to leave me with any strange pirates… okay??

This mighty ship will not be leaving port until each and every last needed crewmate has boarded… that means everyone of you!

I can’t believe it, but even Boomer showed…

and he’s smiling!!!

(Dinky) Time and love have a way of healing even the deepest hurting hearts…

and I should know, cause I’ve been healing, too!

Well? What say you?

Once again, my crew and I are ready to set sail into unfamiliar waters!

Will you join with us as we travel toward unknown shores? I am hoping I’ll see you aboard.

All is ready, so if you’re up to the task… well, just grab any cabin you’d like. This ship comes with many, many rooms… and tons of cookies!

I’ve missed you, each and every one of you… Blessed Hugs!

If you give this mouse a cookie…

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Daily writing prompt
What book could you read over and over again?
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Tilly and I agree that Bibles and cookies are the two best things ever!!!! Think about it for a second… I’ll wait… ok, I’ll tell you what I mean. Both bibles and cookies are good for the heart, the mind and the soul. They both make us happy, heal our hurts, fill us up, give us loads of energy… and make us better human beings!

Just sayin…

For now, we’ll start with the cookie…

We can share it! Hugs

Beginning, Again…

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Reaching land after being at sea for such a long time can be like standing upon the sand, as the sea pulls the waters back into the depths. It feels like you’re moving while standing still, as the sand moves beneath your feet. I stand upon the shore of a new land (sort of), having nowhere to go, but forward into the unknown. It feels both exciting and confusing, as you’ve no idea what’s beyond your vision, or where the path will lead.

We’ve spent the last five years living in the same small space, climbing over one another, and putting one foot in front of the other… adrift in uncharted waters!

We’d forgotten how to live without constant and immense pressure, pushing at us from all directions; often forcing us to move fast, while leaving everything behind! When you live for so long with little on hand, you become accustomed to letting things go, and/or making due. I am a bit shocked at how much that was lost along the way to this particular shore. For goodness sake, I haven’t had a vacuum cleaner for five years, let alone a working oven, or a working toilet (that was only in the last year and a half). I guess, my point here would be that I feel a bit lost and out of sorts, when it comes to living like a normal person.

I will be taking another week off from writing, in order to focus on rest and recovery from a very costly time at sea. The physical toll it has taken on us this time has been costly, so rest and recovery are the priority, at the moment. Spring quarter will begin for my husband in less than 2 weeks, so he’s going to be getting his first taste of college without the pressure of homelessness and loss hanging over his head all the time, thank goodness! He’s nearly there, with only spring and summer left on this degree. It’s incredible how well he has done in the midst of such turmoil, and I’m so very proud of his commitment to finish… and finish well!

Me? I have another book to write, but first, it’s time to put the first one out there…

It’s time, wouldn’t you agree? If God deems it time, then I’ve no doubt that it will be done. I shall enter this new part of the journey with the grace, faith and confidence given my by my Creator, going wherever I’m called to go. I’ve always loved a good adventure, how about you?!

F.Y.I. , these new shores are quite beautiful from where I’m standing!

Let’s explore together…

Childproof Ninja…

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Daily writing prompt
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?
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Manufacturers of everything baby safe have made it nearly impossible for adults to open the thing not meant for a baby to touch… you know, pill bottles or doors or packages, etc.

Don’t get me started on those baby gates… sheesh!

Ahhh… the joyful memories of trying to open a door with one of those safety covers, while your arms are full of either laundry or toys or I don’t know… a sleeping baby!

So, yeah… there’s that!

It probably goes further than just childproof stuff, if I’m being fully. Most likely, we’ve probably all dropped food on the floor, at one time or another, due to a failed attempt at opening the wrapper. I know you don’t want to admit it, but you know it’s happened!

So yeah, I want to be skilled in the opening of all things childproof, and I think I’m onto something, in this regard. To be a ninja, one must practice and train constantly, which in turn uses up ones energy, making them hungry, right!? What if we put superfood for the brain into our favorite meals and snacks? I’ve already begun field testing, but I could sure use some outside opinions, just to be sure that I’m on the right track.

Here, try one of these magic safety cookies…

Let me know if they work, or if there are any side effects to make note of, like itchy feet… not that there’s anything to be concerned about, at least, I don’t think so.