"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." ~ Joshua 1:9 The verse above has been one of my favorites for many, many years. When I've gone thru times of doubt and fear, it was a reminder that someone bigger than myself … Continue reading Finding strength
Random Thoughts
. . .they shall have adventures.
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." ~ Unknown For a few weeks at least, my children are here with me. It's been a change going from being alone to having them with me, but it has been an adventure as well. As difficult as change is for most people, having … Continue reading . . .they shall have adventures.
Complete vs. Complement
"I don't think you can really, truly be the partner you want to be until you know on an absolute level that you are a complete person on your own." ~ Sophia Bush "You complete me." "My life was complete when I met you." Even now I cringe when I hear those phrases. Words intended … Continue reading Complete vs. Complement
Figuring It Out
"Sometimes it takes a lot of pain to figure out what you're made of." ~ unknown The pain may be physical or mental. It may be a combination of both. Often, during the weeks end, it's the pain of being away from my children. Trying to fill my time away from the job with meaningful … Continue reading Figuring It Out
Adventures Can Be Lonely
"Nobody likes being alone that much. I don't go out of my way to make friends, that's all. It just leads to disappointment." ~ Haruki Murakami Moving five states away is an adventure, yes. Buying a new home and starting a job -- exciting, yes. Leaving your friends . . .your family. . .everything that … Continue reading Adventures Can Be Lonely
Things Got Real Intimate
"Intimacy, as I am using it, is sharing my reality with you." ~ Keith Miller Sharing. A concept parents try to instill in their children at an early age. I was no different. I don't mind sharing. Usually. I don't mind sharing my shower, although I'm rather selective about it. Matter of fact, it's downright … Continue reading Things Got Real Intimate
Starting “The Job”
"If you want to be successful in this world, you have to follow your passion, not a paycheck." ~ Jen Welter, NFL's first female coach Starting a new job is always nerve-wracking, at least for me. Day 1 - met my boss @ the guard shack and successfully avoided puking on his shoes. He asked … Continue reading Starting “The Job”
Adventure
"One way to make the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure." ~ William Feather And the adventure has begun! Back-n-forth. Driving between states with purpose and reason and then, finally. . . Driving to the new home for permanence other than short visits. Tension. Tears. Leaving the kids behind. … Continue reading Adventure
Dancing (or Driving) (or Dancing while Driving)
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, never settle for the path of least resistance. . .and when you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. ~ Tia Sillers/Mark Sanders Making a 12-hr drive should be exhausting. Of course that's 12 hrs of just driving. That … Continue reading Dancing (or Driving) (or Dancing while Driving)
Love is Spoken Here
"Love is spoken best when it's not just said, but shown." ~ @dm-poetry Valentine's Day. For some it's a day of roses and romance, dinner and wine, jewelry and cards. For others it's just another day -- maybe because there is no 'significant other' in their life. I enjoy Valentine's Day. I enjoy picking out … Continue reading Love is Spoken Here
The Road Back Home 