Some days I try to imagine what my sweet boy, Jenson, is experiencing in heaven. It must be amazing.
Until that day, I'll hold onto glimpses of heaven...
Glimpses of Heaven
It doesn't happen every day
But on certain days I see
Little tiny windows
Into how heaven must be
A blue sky filled with streaks of white
A colorful sunset greeting me at night
A stranger with a big bright smile
A friend going the extra mile
The sunshine warming me inside and out
An encouraging word that erases all doubt
The intricacy of an orchid in bloom
A twinkling eye that lights up a room
Springtime when new life appears
A friend providing a listening ear
Beauty in diversity
God giving me fresh eyes to see
And the greatest glimpse into heaven
Love that transcends human understanding
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Too Fast
"Mommy, slow down. You're walking too fast," Sydney says as she pulls my hand back trying to get me to stop in my tracks.
I realize with my long legs moving at a brisk pace, it must feel like sprinting to her. I'm reminded this is not the first time recently she has said these words. And this time we are simply going to get a slice of pepperoni pizza at her favorite California pizza shop "Pizza My Heart".
This is supposed to be a day to be with my daughter, just the girls. I don't have any deadlines. I'm not even over booked. All my normal excuses for why I'm walking so fast don't apply. Really, what am I rushing around for?
Sometimes I can get caught up in the rush of life. It's like I'm walking on a fast-paced treadmill - I keep going faster and fast, but I'm not really getting anywhere.
With Sydney's astute observation, I attempt to shift out of high gear into normal speed. But old habits are hard to break. She reminds me again two days later.
"Slow down. You're walking too fast."
Step off the treadmill to nowhere. Slow down.
Kristin
I realize with my long legs moving at a brisk pace, it must feel like sprinting to her. I'm reminded this is not the first time recently she has said these words. And this time we are simply going to get a slice of pepperoni pizza at her favorite California pizza shop "Pizza My Heart".
This is supposed to be a day to be with my daughter, just the girls. I don't have any deadlines. I'm not even over booked. All my normal excuses for why I'm walking so fast don't apply. Really, what am I rushing around for?
Sometimes I can get caught up in the rush of life. It's like I'm walking on a fast-paced treadmill - I keep going faster and fast, but I'm not really getting anywhere.
With Sydney's astute observation, I attempt to shift out of high gear into normal speed. But old habits are hard to break. She reminds me again two days later.
"Slow down. You're walking too fast."
Step off the treadmill to nowhere. Slow down.
Kristin
Friday, June 14, 2013
His Purpose
Dear Brave Butterfly,
Reminder from the psalmist...
"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me."
- Psalm 138:8
Reminder from the psalmist...
"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me."
- Psalm 138:8
Friday, May 31, 2013
Cone Head
Dear Brave Butterfly,
Our dog recently went into heat - further proof it was time for her to "get fixed". She (Miley) came home from the surgery with a big cone on her head. A big cone and a very sad face.
Miley is tiny (around three pounds) and one of the happiest little dogs ever. But the cone changed everything. Her normally happy face went to sad and droopy. Her eyes pleaded with us to please take this crazy thing off. She'd trip on it as she walked in the door after being outside. She'd run into couches with it. This simple little device weighed her down and impacted the entire way she saw life. It stole her joy.
It made me wonder how often I'm wearing a cone on my head. How often do I see things through such a narrow lens that I weigh myself down with worries. How often does "cone vision" steal my joy?
God's view is so much bigger, and when we each remove the cone we can see things more from his perspective.
Miley's cone came off about a week ago, and she is back to her joyful self. A reminder to remove the cone and be free.
Kristin
Our dog recently went into heat - further proof it was time for her to "get fixed". She (Miley) came home from the surgery with a big cone on her head. A big cone and a very sad face.
Miley is tiny (around three pounds) and one of the happiest little dogs ever. But the cone changed everything. Her normally happy face went to sad and droopy. Her eyes pleaded with us to please take this crazy thing off. She'd trip on it as she walked in the door after being outside. She'd run into couches with it. This simple little device weighed her down and impacted the entire way she saw life. It stole her joy.
It made me wonder how often I'm wearing a cone on my head. How often do I see things through such a narrow lens that I weigh myself down with worries. How often does "cone vision" steal my joy?
God's view is so much bigger, and when we each remove the cone we can see things more from his perspective.
Miley's cone came off about a week ago, and she is back to her joyful self. A reminder to remove the cone and be free.
Kristin
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Beautiful Life
Dear Brave Butterfly,
You know a beautiful life when you see it. It stands out. It's like a light that shines through the darkness. It radiates joy and beauty from deep within.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life is not lived alone,
it comes from connections to other people's souls.
A beautiful life makes heavy moments light,
it remembers to smile and laugh with delight.
A beautiful life shows others you care,
and through difficult times you will always be there.
A beautiful life knows what matters,
it's about people coming together to gather.
A beautiful life expresses it's love,
through words, actions, kisses, and hugs.
A beautiful life gives thanks everyday,
knowing God provides everything that comes our way.
A beautiful life is lived one day at a time,
not worrying about the past or stressing about the future.
A beautiful life is a choice everyday,
it lets go of fear and lets love remain.
You know a beautiful life when you see it. It stands out. It's like a light that shines through the darkness. It radiates joy and beauty from deep within.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life is not lived alone,
it comes from connections to other people's souls.
A beautiful life makes heavy moments light,
it remembers to smile and laugh with delight.
A beautiful life shows others you care,
and through difficult times you will always be there.
A beautiful life knows what matters,
it's about people coming together to gather.
A beautiful life expresses it's love,
through words, actions, kisses, and hugs.
A beautiful life gives thanks everyday,
knowing God provides everything that comes our way.
A beautiful life is lived one day at a time,
not worrying about the past or stressing about the future.
A beautiful life is a choice everyday,
it lets go of fear and lets love remain.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mom's Day
Dear Brave Butterfly,
Moms are special. Celebrate your mom!
Proverbs 23:25
"May she who gave you birth be happy."
Moms are special. Celebrate your mom!
Proverbs 23:25
"May she who gave you birth be happy."
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Poison
Dear Brave Butterfly,
Life can be so unfair - disease eats away at someone we love, a friend we once trusted betrays us, people who were supposed to protect us hurt us instead.
When unfairness makes an appearance, forgiveness is a tough pill to swallow. But the alternative is far worse...
Poison
I can feel the toxins invade
As poison slowly oozes through my veins.
As I look around, there is no one to see
So I wonder, "Who is poisoning me?".
As I unsuspectingly drink it in, it begins to erupt.
It must be secretly planted in my cup.
The poison is spreading like poison ivy
Making me itchy, uncomfortable, and miserable inside.
It makes me want to crawl out of my skin
As I squirm, wiggle, and get more irritated within.
God whispers: "You can make the poison go away.
There is an antidote to living this way.
Unforgiveness is poisoning your soul
As grudges & bitterness plunge you deeper into a hole."
"You think you are hurting the person who hurt you,
But you only hurt yourself as anger consumes."
Life sometimes brings pain and unfairness
But you can chose a better way - forgiveness.
It's the antidote that heals all.
Forgiveness rescues you from the fall.
So let it go and you will see.
Forgiveness is what sets you free.
Life can be so unfair - disease eats away at someone we love, a friend we once trusted betrays us, people who were supposed to protect us hurt us instead.
When unfairness makes an appearance, forgiveness is a tough pill to swallow. But the alternative is far worse...
Poison
I can feel the toxins invade
As poison slowly oozes through my veins.
As I look around, there is no one to see
So I wonder, "Who is poisoning me?".
As I unsuspectingly drink it in, it begins to erupt.
It must be secretly planted in my cup.
The poison is spreading like poison ivy
Making me itchy, uncomfortable, and miserable inside.
It makes me want to crawl out of my skin
As I squirm, wiggle, and get more irritated within.
God whispers: "You can make the poison go away.
There is an antidote to living this way.
Unforgiveness is poisoning your soul
As grudges & bitterness plunge you deeper into a hole."
"You think you are hurting the person who hurt you,
But you only hurt yourself as anger consumes."
Life sometimes brings pain and unfairness
But you can chose a better way - forgiveness.
It's the antidote that heals all.
Forgiveness rescues you from the fall.
So let it go and you will see.
Forgiveness is what sets you free.
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