Archive for December, 2005
« Previous EntriesLetting Go
Friday, December 23rd, 2005. . . and, when the time comes to let it go,
. . . let it go.
– Mary Oliver
If we all let go of one thing we like, and take instead each other’s hand; if we all let go of three minutes each day, and find instead a few perfect words for someone in the […]
Jesus vs Satan
Thursday, December 22nd, 2005Jesus and Satan were having an ongoing argument about who was better on his computer. They had been going at it for days, and God was tired of hearing all of the bickering. Finally
God said, “Cool it. I am going to set up a test that will run two hours and I will judge […]
Kiss a Princess
Wednesday, December 21st, 2005Mothers give sons permission to be a prince
but the father must show him how.
Fathers give daughters permission to be princesses
and mothers must show them how.
Otherwise, both boys and girls will grow up
and always see themselves as frogs.
– Eric Berne
Relationships with our fathers have been central in shaping our characters. We catch ourselves saying what we […]
Windshield Wipers
Tuesday, December 20th, 2005One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick. Suddenly, my son Matthew spoke up from his relaxed position in the front seat.
“Mom, I’m thinking of something.”
This announcement usually meant he had been pondering some fact for […]
I’ve Learned
Monday, December 19th, 2005I’ve learned….That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I’ve learned….That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for.
I’ve learned…That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned…That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to […]
