sometimes life can be so serious
for me...it's serious a lot of the time...
(that's what happens when you homeschool your five children, and live a traditional faith....
to the best of my ability at least)
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| from my 2009 'in bloom' collection of girl's clothing |
when you get close to people sometimes...open up yourself to them....you risk getting hurt
that's the risk I have to take, or I wouldn't find any connections
would you?
it definitely makes you more guarded against getting close to others as much as you did before
however
life isn't about keeping with the same crowd...
after all...we aren't a school of fish...or part of a flock of geese that does the same thing each year
but people...with hearts and minds......to love, get hurt, grow and become better
i have spent the past few days at a mission....
there is a freshness that is surrounding my heart..........a renewal..........
just as spring is approaching, and the birds are beginning to start nesting here on the farm........i too am ready
ready for today
embracing today
xo+blessings,
what beauty and eloquence in your words my friend.
ReplyDeletelove visiting here
praying for you & the baby's arrival!!
You don't know how much this post affects me today. I'm very disappointed by some friends of mine I've been knowing for a while and I need to widen my acquaintances. Open a heart is always a risk but I find it much harder not to do it....
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Zaira
good morning my dear friend. beautiful words to start my day. thank you so much. xo!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovin' your honesty and gentle yet brave heart... :)
ReplyDeleteDeborah xo
This is a subject that I feel so strongly about. I ,too, am an open book so eager to share with others. And I have gotten burned more than once. But I feel that people come into our lives for a purpose .. to learn either positive or negative lessons. And I also feel that a friend can have seasons. And there is nothing wrong with that.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post to start a new day with. Thank you so much for being open and sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful, refreshing words to begin a fresh new day with! Staying at the mission must have been such a neat experience:). Praying for you and baby...
ReplyDelete~Julia
Embrace today. You are so right with those words Detach yourself from the dramas that occur around you and hinder the ability to experience what TRULY IS....Be the you that has always been a part of your heart.
ReplyDeleteHurt by others.We can continue to hold onto the hurt and the anger that comes with it.It will decay our spirit and our ability to genuinely feel the true bliss and tranquility of life.
I have been working on this hurt I have. The past mths of the hurt caused by by own mother and step-father.Sometimes its easier said then done.But this I DO KNOW.
I DO KNOW That hatred breeds hatred and spreads like cancer.I have to tap into the compassion and the haling energy in my heart Yeah it is difficult but with the practice of thinking this way it will disappear.The support of my sister from Dekalb has been wonderful.Just as for the blogs that are out there.
Anne Marie yours is God sentI love this post today.
God bless you and your sweet family and have a sunny and warm day ...Chickie
A truly lovely and heartfelt sharing of *you*!
ReplyDeleteThank you..Thank you...Thank you.
Blessings on you and yours this day!
Mumsie
Your journey...your words...inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe've been talking about this at church lately. How God has called us to high risk relationships. Loving those who may not love us in return. Giving to those who only seem to take from us (emotionally and physically). Even putting ourselves out there when we feel more like staying in our shell. And then the joy that he gives us in return for loving, giving and being available to do what He asks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Anne Marie! Blessings... Polly
So sweet...you are just walking the road of substitutionary sacrifice and that is what love truly is...Blessing to you on this journey...the longer the climb the harder it seems to get. Just like Hinds Feet on High Places...do you know this book? I love it!
ReplyDeletexo, Caroline
Anne Marie,
ReplyDeletegood morning. Sending a smile, gentle words and blessings.
lessons learned, wisdom acquired....
xx
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I totally get it... it's been a hard week for me finding out who your friends are sometimes that can hurt, but I promise to myself to be strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind~ To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true~ Hugs to you a gentle soul, Diane in California
ReplyDeleteFeel renewed and move forward. Spring is a time of new beginnings. Florence
ReplyDeleteI can relate ... spent the afternoon taking my elderly neighbor out for "provisions"...she can't drive so she's dependent on the kindness of neighbors...I feel better for having done it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words from a beautiful soul. I sure wish I lived closer!!
ReplyDeleteSo true. Beautiful post!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day!
Kristin
Hi Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteSuch a truthful post here today. It has me thinking about the connections I make, and realize that I am very guarded in my relationships. It's all of my own doing. When Landon was born, the only way I knew how to cope with everyone's 'I am so sorrys' and 'special people get special children' was to wall myself off from my friends. Actually from everybody for a time. I had just given birth to a beautiful child (albeit an child with Angelman syndrome, but a child none-the-less)ever since then, it has been so hard for me to give my whole heart to a friendship for fear of being hurt. This has got to change. I am grateful I came here and read tonight. It has given me much to think about.
sending hugs from here...
your beautiful girl in her sweet frock and pants brought a big smile
wow this came at the right time for me to read.. but I know you know how life works... your message & honesty is always so pure, fresh & inspiring.. it's all ablout lessons anyway & you are giving us all a beautiful one.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, thank you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings Anne Marie.I hear your message.~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteHey Anne Marie! :) Your words have touched me! You have such a beautiful way with writing! I feel exactly the same sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lara
I've been thinking this the last few days. How when you get older, you are far more selective about who is a 'friend', and who is not. You get to a point when you just tire of putting on a different face for a different group, or person. I lost some friends when I had my daughter, as it wasn't there 'thing'.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Grace.
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