Sunday at the beach is always a special day. Whether you worship on the beach, in the quiet of the morning with your coffee in a comfy chair, or you find a place of worship close by. We researched nearby churches and found Fair Haven Methodist Church. We decided to go! Oh how beautiful and…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
What a difference a day makes!
Our first sunrise morning at Summerwinds in Rodanthe, NC. I had been up since 5:00 a.m. drinking coffee and reading. Ah! Coffee in a great mug! Yes! I will create today! I decided to walk to the beach to watch the sunrise. Be in the moment. God be in this day. About 15 minutes into…
Gentle and Lowly
The time of beauty that catches your breath and opens your eyes to the wonders of your surroundings. We all awaken to this beauty in our own way and in our own time. We craft this time, the time is given as a gift, and, sometimes, we are surprised by joy in the unexpected. The…
Let My Life Praise You
Here we are in this space and time, Anna. Today you celebrate 56 years! WOW! As my aunt Adell would say, “You go girl!” If Brene Brown was interviewing me, she would ask me a question that she asks of all her guests at the beginning of her interviews on “Unlocking Us”. Tell us your…
Co-regulation and Connection
Attending the Advancing School Mental Health Conference, I was reminded of the importance of co-regulation.We teach our children how to self-regulate through co-regulation. When we provide connection, warmth, a safe environment, and consistent teaching, our children will learn over time how to self-regulate in a positive way. This dance is timeless. As we grow older,…
Wind Beneath My Wings
As I’ve grown older and moved through so many transitions and phases of motherhood, I’m reflective and fascinated by the role of a mother in a child’s life. There are traditions, cultural responses, and generational patterns that cultivate and define motherhood that is unique to each family; yet, I do believe that some aspects transcend…
Thank you for the laugher!
I keep a list of possible blog post topics. They are inspired by messages, podcasts, and readings. My list took a detour this morning. Just before my father’s passing on September 22 of last year, we had some dialogue around the yard, trees, and his thoughts and opinions. My dad had his special way of…
Good morning daddy. I miss you.
I love a quote that captures your way of thinking or describes how you feel. One year ago, I was helping my mom call 911. The ambulance came and they took my dad to the hospital. I ran with the paramedics as they rolled my dad in their bed to the vehicle. I looked in…
The Choice
Dr. Eger in her book The Choice reminds us that, no matter what the circumstance, we have a choice in how our minds process and respond. She asks that we pause and reflect on the words evolving or revolving. Are we evolving or revolving? Think of situations and circumstances you are working through and ask…
Random and Scheduled Self-Care Ideas
Lamplighter Coffee Shop Richmond Virginia has a great vibe, outdoor seating, yummy menu, and Wi-Fi. The area has unique shops with a market on Saturdays (check schedule). I loved that the screened in porch area had plugs for your devices. I sat on a sofa with a coffee table to put my items. They also…
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