Ponderings
Bubbles, Domes, and Fortresses
bubble dome fortress Are the blessings in my life beautiful yet fragile…like a bubble? Are they strong, yet limited…like a dome? Or are they like a mighty fortress…strong enough to keep many safe with room to spare? I did not receive grace to let the blessings float away and burst. I was not blessed for [...]
Bondage or Freedom?
chains do they bind me, keeping me earthbound when i want to soar? do they restrict my movements, preventing me from doing what i want to do? do they fence me in, preventing me from going where i want to go? or do they hold me secure in the storm, preventing me from being swept [...]
Too Busy
Am I too busy to spend time with friends? Am I too busy to listen to my family members when they want to talk about something ~ or nothing in particular? Am I too busy to remember birthdays without a Facebook reminder? Am I too busy to regularly post blog entries? Am I too busy [...]
The Emotions of Motherhood
Joy… “I’m going to have a baby.” Wonder… “You’re really mine?” Conflict… “I love you, but please, please, please go to sleep.” Frustration… “Please, do as you’re told…NOW!” Contentment… “Cuddle time is the best time ever.” Pride… “I knew you could do it.” Sympathy… “I’m so sorry your heart is broken, but it will heal; [...]
Coming Clean
A couple of you have asked what my schedule looks like. Since I’m a big fan of openness and honesty, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of a typical day. 1. I get out of bed…whenever I feel like it (unless I have to drive my hubby to work at 7:30). 2. I check [...]
My Thanks
I just want all of you to know how grateful I am that you stop by. There are thousands – probably millions – of blogs out there, and I really am thankful you take the time to read SNEI. To those of you who like a post and take the time to let me know…Thank [...]
A New Look at Resolutions
Relationship is the overarching theme of my life. Though one person is no more important than the next, time constraints do not allow me to spend as much time as I would like interacting with any of those listed. My relationships with… God through Jesus Christ My husband Our three grown kids Extended family Spiritual [...]
