Here are some of my favorite lines from those of you who participated in Tuesdays Unwrapped this week.
“I mourned the end of summer break and the start of a new season of my life. The one where both of my children go to school all day and I learn how to be a different kind of mom. He showed me that my youngest starting kindergarten is really not about me. He reminded me that it’s been His plan all along, this growing up thing.” Brianna, And Then Some More
. . . because when I read her words, something dislodged from an anxiety place inside me and I could breathe a little easier. It’s not about me, this is as it should be . . .
“Outside, black to blue to gray to pink, it is the most amazing time of day. Light washes away Darkness, Dawn gives birth to Morning.” Patty, Finding Serendipity
. . . because she sees worship in nature as perhaps no other, and she appreciates the beauty of light.
“Test results do not shake Him. Disease does not confuse Him. Toddlers do not try Him. Sin does not override Him. He sits secure today.” Lara, My Adventure With God
. . . because she is a friend in real life and I can hear her sweet voice as she says it. And because I know she believes it and because I know it’s true.
“First I notice the…remnants from last night’s supper scattered beneath the metal table. How can I rest when carpenter ants scavenge brittle pizza crust? When a rainbow of moon sand from this afternoon’s play glitters across the cement, begging to be swept? So I sweep. Return broom to garage. And I sit again.” Michelle, Graceful
. . . because I do this, too; this resting that mingles with activity that just won’t stop. And because she finds a way to do both without feeling guilty.
Join us here every Tuesday as we seek to discover gifts in the midst of the messy, the lovely, and the unexpected.
Oh this is so very lovely that I come by on a hot, windy afternoon while my boys are “resting” (i.e. destroying bedrooms) and I see a little shout-out to my Tuesdays Unwrapped post this week. Thank you, dear friend — that made me quite happy this afternoon!
And now I’m off to visit the others…
Michelle DeRusha @ Graceful´s last [type] ..Boy Oh Boy
Emily, you have made me smile today!
Thank you.
Briannaa´s last [type] ..New Songs and Slimy Pits
How lovely to read on this Saturday evening….sigh…thank you for helping me process sending my child back to school feelings. I needed that today.
You are such a blessing to me, Emily.
I am going to be highlighting you as one of my internet sister encouragers in the series running with for the month of September. Thank you for being such an great encouragement to me!!!
Mary Joy @Seeds of Encouragement Sewn with Grace´s last [type] ..Im working on a new series- its one you wont want to miss filled with opportunities for you!!!
aren’t you sweet. blessings to you, sister-friend.
lara´s last [type] ..unshakable
i don’t get a chance to read many of the link-ups, so i’m loving this recap!
tracie @ {tsj} photography´s last [type] ..back-to-school – 2010
Beautiful words…such talented, smart and well spoken women.
Jessica @ These Are The Days´s last [type] ..Citrus Basil Rub Shrimp Tacos
Such powerful, passionate words worth pondering from the beautiful women that dwell here!
Reminds me of another gal, her name starts with an E and ends with a Y!
imoomie´s last [type] ..Simplicity…
Sometimes I forget just how restful the sound of reading words can be.
MarshaMarshaMarsha´s last [type] ..saying his name
I just wanted to say I love this picture!
Beautiful blog. I am a new follower. Thanks for helping me to remember to feed my soul as well – it’s one area that can be so easy to get lost and forgotten.
More Than A Mom´s last [type] ..Happy 6th Wedding Anniversary to Us!
what a sweet surprise and i try to “catch up”! thanks for quoting me-and the sweet words. my!
transitioning to a school schedule, and a couple of bumps along the road have kept me busy. been struggling for 2 weeks to read blogs, to allow my spirit to settle in and be nurtured by others’ words, so, especially, thank-you.
patty´s last [type] ..The heart of a Man
that top snippet… tears…
Kelly Langner Sauer´s last [type] ..about that opening of the mouth and speaking of the words thing…