It was a Beautiful Day

In the neighborhood

Until a seed that had been growing 

for 23 years

in the heart of our neighbor

sprouted up one day

as a thorn 

 as a result of his consistent cultivation

of 

unforgiveness and brokeness.


We were hurt. We were angry.

But now 

we are healing.

I am so grateful. I am beyond joyful to know

that every day I have a chance 

to raise my heart to the sun

like the daisies of the field

and ask for the power 

to love the broken

as I have been loved

for I too am broken. 

We all are. 

Be we can fix it all.  

It's not easy to live out 

but 

it's not that difficult to start:

harbor your ship

in 

gentle waters.

Hate has no place on this journey of mine. 

I want to live.

 

Twice Upon a December...

She looked under the tinseled 

Norway Spruce.

As a child

she imagined herself

shrinking even smaller than she was

escaping in a Christmas ornament

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and landing

in a 

land of perfect happiness.

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But now as an adult

she has learned that

she can expand beyond 

her size

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right where she's standing

and confidently stride

instead of hide

to discover all the happiness 

the world needs.

Twice upon a time...


It's great to have 

and 

give a second chance.

What's In Your Closet?

~15 Mars 2013~

We all have one.

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And in my wardrobe

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I have something to wear

for every occasion

come winter or fall

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spring or summer

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that puts me in 

just the right mood.

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But there comes a time


when certain garments


no longer fit

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are not following 

the 

current trend

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or are forgotten and

pushed to the back

of my closet. 

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But of all the 

accessories

that I need at 

my immediate reach 

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the robe of grace 

  

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 and the crown of

forgiveness

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are the most 

neglected ornaments

when the lights have

gone out.

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 But whatever I chose to wear

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and to be married to

grace and forgiveness

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will adorn my steps

all the days of my life.