such a short time

Teaching Sunday School frequently feels like a burden. I tentatively check the SS schedule sometime around Wednesday, hoping to see someone, anyone elses name on the list... just not mine. Yet, as soon as I get to Unity and see the kids - I am in amazement that I get to enjoy these children/teens for a bit. Then the SS time seems to slip by so quickly as we move from one short learning experience to the next. I just want to bottle these precious moments up that I have children in my life. Right now is the day that I still have some influence on their spiritual growth and love for God. Unity reminds me that we are all children of God and that means that I are inherently perfect. (that is hard even to just write, must less to truly believe it deep down). Perfect to fumble through a SS lesson, perfect to make a mess of the SS room, perfect to want to hug every little one as they pass by, perfect to sing off key with the kids. It is not what we do that makes us perfect, we are already perfect - just for being. So, as Wednesday passed and I noticed that I do teach this weekend... I did feel the few seconds of dread but I know that this Sunday, like all Sundays for the rest of my life, I will love that hour of the week most of all.

We can feel spring!!

Just being outside without coats and snow boots feels so free. Free to skip and jump - moving like the cool wind that is welcoming spring in. Our family is a spring family, craving the sun and the open windows. This summer we have such plans to celebrate the warm weather in sweet simple ways; hikes, fishing, playgrounds, camping, picnics, & swimming.

i miss that man in the work boots

Nate is at work out of town for so long.

It will be hours and days! It even feels like weeks.

Oh, ok - its only going to be 3 days and 2 nights but I still miss him.

gentle model

Its like something wonderful just drop from the heavens - just for me.

Before me was placed a kind, sweet and guiding friend.

I didn't even realize that I was searching for a role model to help shape my future path and family behavior. Instead, in steps Debbie into my life. Someone that loves Nate as much (or more) than I do and reminds me daily, from her example to put family first.

notes of love

Ahhh, I hate to brag - yet I will. Nate still writes me love letters. I realize that it is difficult to believe - and even nauseating that someone is still that sappy sweet after two years.

But he really does leave me love notes around the house at totally unexpected times. I came into my office today and just like manna from heaven, there was a love note stuck in a picture frame. I squealed like a 7 year old girl that just got a sweet love pinch from the cutest, freckled face, green eyed boy in school. I am one giddy girl!

lent begins

Promise for Lent.

I am giving up....

I am giving up cursing. It sounds awful, but when I am mad or totally frustrated - I cuss. Its gross, crass, and an awful example for Elizabeth.

I am adding....

I am adding the daily reminder to concentrate on today, right now. I want to savor each second, not worrying about tomorrow or regretting yesterday.

Happy March

Dear March,

I am writing to request a simple little favor. Well, you see... I have been a very patient and kind person through the snow and cold - yet the weather is such a struggle to get past. So, I am asking for a small favor of warm, mild weather. Just a spot of sunshine each day, blue skies, and a warm breeze creeping around the circle. Thats all, warmer weather for a warmer me!

Thanks in advance my sweet March,

Mindy