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you're just like your mother

you're just like your mother

There are so many things I’ve thought about being or doing with my life. I often find myself saying, “I could totally do that.” I think I get that from my mom. Ever since I can remember, when we would go to craft shows, or see something online, my mom would instantly deconstruct the item and whisper something to me along those same lines. “We could totally make these and sell them” was a common phrase I heard...

promise of life to come

promise of life to come

The past few months have felt like weeks. They’ve been full of a mixture of emotions. I think it started with the flu. I had a high fever for 5 days that wouldn’t break. After it finally broke, it still took a few days to feel better. The next day it was warm outside, and the earth was glad. All of the blooms welled with excitement. Spring was coming. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful break in the gloomy weather that had been lingering. Many people could be seen out walking, running, and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. By the end of the day, something didn’t feel right and I tried to take it easy...

my heart

my heart

In the recent weeks, there have been things weighing in a little more heavily on my heart. I have felt my spirit yearn for preparation. For what, I still do not know. But I can feel it. Deep within me continues to long for something more. Something my soul was created for. I have been anticipating time to sit down. To type. To get words and thoughts out of my head. To get moving. To start. To do something...

I don't normally like blogs

I don't normally like blogs

I don’t mind reading certain blogs. I’m not someone who reads a ton of blogs, though. I usually skim through all the story and fluff to get to the real meat of the blog. Like the recipe, or the “how to.” But I most certainly don’t read blogs that don’t offer at least some form of service or remedy. That is similar to how I approach life at times. It is definitely how my father used to approach me as well...