Without Ceasing

What sacrifices have you made in life? What sacrifices have I made in life? I wasn’t sure how to answer this question.  When words escape me, I use rhymes to bring clarity. Here is a poet’s twist on today’s prompt. The sacrifices of a mother never change. They only transform with each passing age. OneContinue reading “Without Ceasing”

The Eldest

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? What’s the oldest things I am wearing today? My wedding ring would take the winner in most years, a grand total of 15 and counting. Next in line would be my belt. I have had it for at least 7. And lastly would be my socks. I amContinue reading “The Eldest”

Follow, Lead, or Somewhere In-between

Are you a leader or a follower? Am I a leader or a follower? That straightforward question has multiple layers of answers. I am a follower of Christ first and foremost. I follow my husband but I lead my children. I do not follow trends or the latest fashion but I do follow local newsContinue reading “Follow, Lead, or Somewhere In-between”

Self-improvement

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? What is one small improvement I can make in my life? Exercising, I am certain this will be a redundant answer but nonetheless factual. After three kids and my weight yo-yoing with each pregnancy, exercise is always a task to be completed. Some weeks IContinue reading “Self-improvement”

Influencer

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on my life. The stories that come to mind always revolve around my husband. He is by far the person who influences me the most. We got together when I was aContinue reading “Influencer”

Freedom: Layers of Complexity

What does freedom mean to you? What does freedom mean to me? That question requires all depends on the subject at hand. In my country I have freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly. I have a sense of sovereignty that some people cannot obtain. However, I also have many laws and statues I mustContinue reading “Freedom: Layers of Complexity”

Working Life

What is your career plan? What is my career plan? I plan to continue working at my current job until God directs me otherwise. I believe He has placed me at this particular location for a purpose and am content at the moment. It may not be my dream job but it pays well andContinue reading “Working Life”

Live performance

What was the last live performance you saw? What was the last live performance I saw? My five year old who sung her heart content about how she feels abundantly blessed by God. I do not like crowds of people so I cannot recall any well known live performances. No, on second thought, 12 yearsContinue reading “Live performance”