In my very first blog post, I wrote, I keep searching for the islands in the sea to bring life to these hours. To harken back to this idea, I will periodically post examples of current islands and sea in my life. The islands are the inspirations, the joys, the overwhelming blessings of light that restores my soul. The sea represents the brokenness of this world that I am currently wrestling with. It is not the negative; it is that which pulls deep and heavy on my heart.
the sea
My heart is heavy in a "what difference can I possibly make" kind of way. Everyone is writing and thinking about the heavy, intense pain occurring worldwide these several months running. In this month's edition of the islands || the sea, I will be focusing on the beauty. In the words of A.J. Arberry, "Today, the earth is beautiful, but men are disillusioned and afraid." There is hope, my friends. Let us cry "mercy, Lord!" and not forget that there is hope.
considering the weight of fostering and thankful for families who speak truth loudly
continuing my cries of "peace, Lord"
wondering how the Lord can use me to transform this dark, dark world (and thanking Sarah Bessey for returning to blogging to bring us this truth)
anticipating refreshing conversations with our ex-DCF community throughout this month
the islands
living in a world where Legos wash up on beaches
dreaming of needing things like this again
yearning for cool autumn breezes and winter vegetables
devouring every book in sight (and getting to know my local librarian in the process)
rotating my five favorite outfits: wash, wear, repeat.
surprising my mother-in-law by showing up on her doorstep (today!)
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8.18.2014
7.16.2014
the islands || the sea 05
In my very first blog post, I wrote, I keep searching for the islands in the sea to bring life to these hours. To harken back to this idea, I will periodically post examples of current islands and sea in my life. The islands are the inspirations, the joys, the overwhelming blessings of light that restores my soul. The sea represents the brokenness of this world that I am currently wrestling with. It is not the negative; it is that which pulls deep and heavy on my heart.
the sea
wrestling deep in my spirit for Israel and Palestine; I don't know how to pray or what to hope for but I know that I must beseech the Lord for peace
sitting under the freedom that Christ is everything (Romans 11:36): our only hope
waiting for direction for our little family as gradually our way opens
asking for a straight path and wide doors for friends on a road towards adoption
wondering at a forgiveness that can inoculate
the islands
obsessing over baby names and this list from Nameberry
hiding from the afternoon heat with a stack of board books in August's bedroom under our newly-installed ceiling fan
considering efficient, practical ways to capture the daily moments ("In ten years’ time, I don’t want to only have a record of events like birthdays or holidays, I want to have something like this so that I can remember those little moments and what our day-to-day life actually looked like." -Ronnie)
loving this shirt and wondering if I can steal the phrase for some home-art
dreaming up new minty cocktail recipes to combat the mint invasion and to celebrate summer properly
wondering which door you are most tempted to enter
the sea
wrestling deep in my spirit for Israel and Palestine; I don't know how to pray or what to hope for but I know that I must beseech the Lord for peace
sitting under the freedom that Christ is everything (Romans 11:36): our only hope
waiting for direction for our little family as gradually our way opens
asking for a straight path and wide doors for friends on a road towards adoption
wondering at a forgiveness that can inoculate
the islands
obsessing over baby names and this list from Nameberry
hiding from the afternoon heat with a stack of board books in August's bedroom under our newly-installed ceiling fan
considering efficient, practical ways to capture the daily moments ("In ten years’ time, I don’t want to only have a record of events like birthdays or holidays, I want to have something like this so that I can remember those little moments and what our day-to-day life actually looked like." -Ronnie)
loving this shirt and wondering if I can steal the phrase for some home-art
dreaming up new minty cocktail recipes to combat the mint invasion and to celebrate summer properly
wondering which door you are most tempted to enter
6.09.2014
the islands || the sea 04
In my very first blog post, I wrote, I keep searching for the islands in the sea to bring life to these hours. To harken back to this idea, I will periodically post examples of current islands and sea in my life. The islands are the inspirations, the joys, the overwhelming blessings of light that restores my soul. The sea represents the brokenness of this world that I am currently wrestling with. It is not the negative; it is that which pulls deep and heavy on my heart.
the sea
mourning the babies not laid to rest in dignity and improperly honored but not unforgotten, and heart-sore for their mothers, tired, alone, heaped with shame and scared. Dear Lord, give mercy.
struggling to not allow my heart to harden or my soul to surrender to the evils around
seeking a restoration song
the islands
playing with puzzles under the crib with a certain little boy
noticing the summer blooms throughout the neighborhood; hello, crepe myrtle!
smelling homemade pizza dough
wishing to hold baby Annie in San Diego; Way to go, Sims!
reading Jesus Feminist and thinking I need to read it ten more times before it sinks deep
writing our daily routines for Spring 2014 (inspired by Pink Ronnie's series)
being encouraged by this: "I know you’re trying to stand out and make an impact and not waste any bit of life... you have so much time." (Read the rest here)
the sea
mourning the babies not laid to rest in dignity and improperly honored but not unforgotten, and heart-sore for their mothers, tired, alone, heaped with shame and scared. Dear Lord, give mercy.
struggling to not allow my heart to harden or my soul to surrender to the evils around
seeking a restoration song
the islands
playing with puzzles under the crib with a certain little boy
noticing the summer blooms throughout the neighborhood; hello, crepe myrtle!
smelling homemade pizza dough
wishing to hold baby Annie in San Diego; Way to go, Sims!
reading Jesus Feminist and thinking I need to read it ten more times before it sinks deep
writing our daily routines for Spring 2014 (inspired by Pink Ronnie's series)
being encouraged by this: "I know you’re trying to stand out and make an impact and not waste any bit of life... you have so much time." (Read the rest here)
5.08.2014
the islands || the sea 03
In my very first blog post, I wrote, I keep searching for the islands in the sea to bring life to these hours. To harken back to this idea, I will periodically post examples of current islands and sea in my life. The islands are the inspirations, the joys, the overwhelming blessings of light that restores my soul. The sea represents the brokenness of this world that I am currently wrestling with. It is not the negative; it is that which pulls deep and heavy on my heart.
memorizing Jeremiah 6:16
allowing space to sit in grief- a lesson from Lent
aching for the abducted in Nigeria: that they would know, that their families would know, they are not alone and they are loved.
the islands
enjoying baby led weaning (for solids) and mother-encouraged weaning (for nursing) because of the freedom it's given us (Remember my one little word for 2014 is "together" so I'm focusing on incorporating activities for all three of us: meals together, outings together, etc.)
adoring my new coffee table book: our 2013 photo album titled "August and Everything After" AND August's birthday book
wearing dresses again after a year break
wondering whether to do a #capturetheday hourly photo this Mother's Day (is that a tradition I'd like to uphold?)
hoping to finish August's birthday quilt soon
dreaming of our 5 year anniversary trip to the beach; only one or two nights away but it feels like a HUGE deal to leave August behind
2.05.2014
the islands || the sea
In my very first blog post, I wrote, I keep searching for the islands in the sea to bring life to these hours. To harken back to this idea, I will periodically post examples of current islands and sea in my life. The islands are the inspirations, the joys, the overwhelming blessings of light that restores my soul. The sea represents the brokenness of this world that I am currently wrestling with. It is not the negative; it is that which pulls deep and heavy on my heart.
the sea.
reading this heart-cry from Russell Brand
memorizing Jude 22, 23 and wrestling with what "pull them from the fire" looks like
praying for direction for where we are to serve (now that we have stopped leading our house church)
struggling with others' opinions about being a homemaker
the islands.
learning to sew on my new-to-me sewing machine
reading this blog and altering my approach to feeding August
reading this blog and altering my approach to feeding August
finding out a dear friend is expecting
celebrating ten months of baby boy at the zoo this weekend
dreaming about our five year anniversary trip in May
discussing August's first birthday (and refusing to look on Pinterest)
editing 2013 pictures for our family album
pumped about trying a new bread recipe soon
weary of pumping but determined to keep going
convincing myself not to volunteer to attend a work conference (even if it is in Seattle)
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