I had so many of them, Father, and you took them from me. You didn’t snatch them or threaten; you simply held them, waiting, while I, kicking and screaming, tried to reach. “No,” you said, and your voice was kind. The scratches did not hurt you; the screams did not move you; you waited while […]
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1. At least not if they’re only a temporary mom, helping to feed and organize two school children for a week while the said schoolchildren’s parents are out of town. Acting as a pseudo mom may go along swimmingly for a while, but will be likely to cause chaos and heartburn under certain circumstances. 2.
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1. A friend brought me a sign that says, “Brilliantly Unique.” I loved it so much I cried. 2. I started reading Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts. And maybe every Christian woman but me has already read this book, but I’m just saying. It is beautiful. 3. My sister and I saw two bear on
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So I told you that last week I had this great spiritual post written up, but then I got the first of the negative comments from the reviewers of Turtle Heart, and that took all smug feelings of wisdom right out the window. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve gotten lots of positive comments and support
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Yesterday morning I composed a post of wise and spiritual thoughts–at least they seemed to me at the time–but when the clock rolled around to 8:40 and I still hadn’t hit “publish,” I realized I would have to wait. School starts at 9:00. I was still in my pajamas. I’m the teacher. Still the thing
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