Category: Parenting
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all the pancakes
Lord, you’ve brought something new to my attention this week. How completely untrustingly I come to you. I come to you with a vague hope that you might hear me and possibly give consideration to my plea. And if all the stars align and it’s not too big an ask – it may just happen…
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people are more important than time
We had a moment of mass confusion at the 3:10pm school pick up this week. Coordinating the last minute change of plans for five people over three schools is an organizational feat. The youngest limped behind the long strides of older brothers towards the car before collapsing into my open arms, sobbing, face bleeding. And…
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icy chasm
Today held an uncomfortable confrontation of a behavior from our child who has not yet known my love very long. It was necessary and awful. To me, the behavior I confronted spoke of a lack of trust in my care of the child. And that hurt. What stuck me deepest however was the aftermath. The…
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we can only trust those we know
We only trust people we know. If you are struggling to trust God, it may be because you don’t really know God – Martha Tennison I was pushed to what I think may have been my limit this week. I knew it would be a big week. All the preplanning that could possibly be done,…
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living above the line
We have a problem in our house with the saying ‘do to others as you would have them do to you’, because some of us are waiting until we are treated the way we want to before we treat others the way they want to. It just doesn’t work like that. It’s risky business this…
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shark week
I can feel the darkness falling Like a mist settling heavy on my soul I ache There’s no way to stop it’s decent I recoil from the anger and frustration As it spews from my mouth I don’t want to respond this way My hope vanishes like smoke Surely there must be a way around…
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prayer for my children, when they consider who to spend life with..
I pray for a partner for you who perfectly compliments your tender heart, capable hands and faithful love of Jesus. Who spurs you on, prays for you and reminds you of God’s promises when you doubt. Who, when something is on your heart to help with or to give to, they jump on board agreeing…
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choice is at the heart of dignity
I’ve been mulling over human agency. In the past I’ve not recognized or respected this right in you. I’ve bulldozed your dignity in the spirit of ‘jollying you along’. In a culture where it’s polite to refuse help, the last piece of cake or a ride in the rain the first time it’s offered, the…
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never stop working
“Thursday is my least favorite day of the week – do you want to know why mum? Because all my friends go to their horse riding lessons after school and I am all alone on the bus on the way home.” Miss nearly 12 didn’t put much energy into asking us for horse riding lessons…
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the pageboy, a wedding and a soggy patch
A bright busy little 2 year old I know had a big role to play in his Aunt’s wedding this weekend. He was dressed to the nines – suspenders, dapper suit and shiny black shoes. After a busy morning of preparation, the rhythmic movement of the bridal party car lulled the wee boy to sleep.…
One Hungry Soul 