SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 12/31
For the first time, in six years, snowflakes swirl in the air, and huddle together in small groups on the ground. For the first time, six years ago, I looked into the face of another person with equal parts love and awe, fear and hope, as wonderings whizzed in rapid fire through my mind. Today, […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 11/31
Fantastic day, filled with laughter, love, and learning. Delightful night, dappled with light, love, and lingering. This post was written as part of a monthly challenge sponsored by Two Writing Teachers, to encourage writing and community. The goal is to write a Slice of Life entry each day throughout the month of March.
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 10/31
Six years ago tonight, my water broke on the car ride home from our small group at church. Yet today, after surviving, no thriving, through my first ever Chuck E. Cheese’s birthday party ~ 5 adults, 11 kids, 200+ tokens, and 2 hours of fun ~ I have officially earned my rank as a parent. […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 9/31
Ever have one of those days? Days when you wake up feeling great and thinking about how productive you’ll be, and how on top of kicking butt, you feel good, happy, and you’re even having a good hair day? And then you glance at the clock and you notice it’s only 8am, and you’ve already […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 8/31
Dread pulled me from my sleep this morning. I had forgotten to post yesterday. A simple task, the post having been considered and tweaked in thought throughout the day. I had returned home, tired and simply turned in. Yet, I return today, writing no longer (if ever) for a physical prize. I write, instead, always, for […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 6/31
She’s been here once, and yet it’s enough to have made her an expert in her 4-year-old mind. She flips, flops, jumps and twirls, her tiny leotard making her look older and more independent. Embarrassment and frustration as she realizes she can’t quite figure out the climbing rope. The look is soon […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 5/31
I’m thankful Ito have remembered to post before melting into ones tonight, only knowing that tomorrow is likely even busier. Thankftonight to for a great group of people to share life with! Thankful for time this evening to spend catching up on work, even if I think that’s a completely impossible task! Thankful for […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 4/31
A day of celebration spanning decades and shared across families. My grandma, now Aite to our kids, beautiful as always now 81 years young! His grandpa, or Great-Papa to our kids, handsome as always now celebrating 90 years! Each in your own remarkable ways you have guided, given, and sown seeds of goodness in the […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 2/31
I sit in an empty house, and the silence is beautiful. I’ve read, written, prayed, and poured my whole heart into this day. This post was written as part of a monthly challenge sponsored by Two Writing Teachers, to encourage writing and community. The goal is to write a Slice of Life entry each day throughout […]
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