6.30.2011

i give you the world...

suffocating on constant noise in the world, I physically removed myself from it this week in adoration
me alone in silence with Him
I set up the day and time.....brought my notebook and pen....
it was the best thing I could have done for myself, my family, and my healing from a personal issue
the very same day, we had to travel 45 minutes in the car, with baby Daniel at a constant cry - no matter what his dear siblings did for him to try to make him quiet

in both situations it literally took me over 15 minutes to detox myself from the clamoring in my head

all I know is that when I silenced myself that is when I could acutally let the Lord speak to me....not the world

today's thought:  the world is given to us from the silence within






yes, the living room got rearranged again (surprise surprise)...from top to bottom: 1)vintage suitcases hold family photographs and picnic on the go ideas....2)one of the coolest toys for children of all ages.....3)the rearrange....4)globe collection courtesy of the children's grammy + one from a flea market jaunt with Jason, for which they are all money banks except the big ones, so hopefully it will promote more savings....5)chest of drawers with baby clothes & toys + blankets.......6)my chalkboard from when I was 5 and I "played school" - things really aren't any different



13 comments:

  1. Hi Anne Marie! Congrats on the precious little one! I love what you have done with the place! I took some time off to re-group and get courage to blog my passion. I have a new blog and would love for you to come visit me sometime. xoxo michele

    www.thegreatread.blogspot.com (used to be pizza and potatoes)

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  2. Funny, I just watched Eat, Pray, Love last night and I haven't been able to stop thinking about the healing power of silence...very synchronous, no? Love the globes, and how did he get so big already?

    xoxo
    Kathy

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  3. Silence is my savior many times in life.
    Ane Marie, you share is wonderful.

    Love what you have done in your home, absolutely gorgeous decor.

    Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  4. I cherish the silence. I could spend my whole day with no noise...except for maybe soft music and the birds. I love your thoughts...I read them several times a day!

    And your home is one of my most favorite. It feels honestly good.

    Enjoy your evening ~
    Sarah

    PS...LOVE your new blog look. When I changed mine from my yellow house I was going to use Life with Sarah. Like minds? :)

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  5. Looks beautiful Anne Marie!

    I am going tomorrow to spend some time in adoration. Much needed. I always bring my notebook and pen too. Sometimes I journal and most of the time I write songs. See you Sunday!

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  6. do you know Mother Julian of Norwich, Anne-Marie? She was an anchorite, full of robust good sense and a strong mysticism - I always feel good when I read her.

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  7. Ok, ok! Who can stop this woman??
    Nobody can!!!
    I love the new arrangement: really a quiet and calm room. I can figure you there thinking...
    with love.
    Fra
    p.s. Daniel is soooooo big!!!

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  8. Wowwww your aqua table is so nice !! i like it !!...and your sweet boy too...give him a big hug from me...lovely weekend...xxx...

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  9. I hope you find some quiet time this weekend Anne Marie, we all need quiet time............

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  10. I believe God loves our quiet times, spending it only with "HIM"!! The Lord needs and enjoys it as much as we do.

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  11. silence is a passion of mine...

    I love the decor in these rooms, they are peaceful!

    xo

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  12. Thank goodness we have that place of silence and love we can retreat to- and I love your vintage collections-thanks for sharing...

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  13. Hi Anne Marie..
    love the sweet baby and your beautiful rooms..wonderful how you placed the globes..and I hear ya
    on the ''''''noise of the world ..
    we all
    need some quiet time
    for sure ..especially now days ..(:)
    hugsp

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