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Common Ground

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I am truly amazed at God’s blessings. 

I was approached several months ago by a new Mom and her infant to help a colicky child and a transition into motherhood.  

I prayed to have God show me what I was to be for them, and wow, has He shown me.

Common ground is uncommon in generations.  Bring an infant in, and it changes the scales.  Balanced.  Being reserved, and not being critical is crucial.  I can honestly say that I do not have it with my own children, my beautiful teenagers, but I do when God reminds me of my purpose.  Listen.  Amazing what ground can be covered when I do that.

The simple act of taking an infant from it’s mother’s arms and give loving care while the parents have dinner, can be a hard two hours for you and the child, but blissful for the parents.  And, really – it wasn’t that difficult.  And, then there is a bond that is created between you, the parents, and child. 

How often do we get answers to prayers so quickly, and not even realize it?  I am amazed at God’s love, and how wide it spreads, just by doing what He asks. 

Kind words, hugs, smiles, all of these are so simple, yet spread so very far.  You will never know how you affect someone by any of these things. 

Simple. Comforting.

Remaining on common ground with God —well, now that is a different story. But, I am trying. 

Be an encourager, smile at someone today!

beginnings

Day One

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Writing has never been easy for me. I write like I talk, around in circles, never seem to find an end. If you can stand to read further than today…good for you…and yes…for me.

My Family…
me, a 42 soon to be 43 princess of Christ…trying to understand Lupus, and limits, and life.
David, husband of 2 1/2 years, wonderful, patient, irritating.
Carmen, daughter, 16 years old, finding independence.
Stephen, son, 12 years old, still snuggles, trying to let go, to encourage growth.

We have a cat, Abagail, and a rat terrier (I actually believe he swallowed a rat terrier – he is huge), Dexter soon to be a year old.

David and I have been married since August of 2006. Blissful at times. Not really difficult. Easy. The way it should be with your partner. First time around was very difficult. Now, I just have to share parenting…and even then, really don’t share it.

Carmen. She is very strong. Smart. Smarter, than I ever wished I could be. She gets that from the other side of the family…although…she can be blond most of the time. She has a sweet spirit, and loves being a princess.

Stephen. Boy. Young man. Coming into his own. Recently participated in Odyssey of the Mind Competition and they won 1st. Goodness. He has his own ideas, imagination. Loves Lego’s. Loyal. Snugly.

Me. I love many things. I don’t have a collection of any one thing…can’t keep collecting long enough to have enough of anything. I love dolls, figurines, plates….tea settings…Disney prints…quilts (mainly made by my Mamaw)…pictures…and scrapbook supplies…but I can’t accomplish any one task. I have finally started and finished now 2 albums. I am still working on my daughter’s album. Ugh. Really.

Lupus. Diagnosed in May of 2006. It is a difficult (there is that word again), complicated disease for me. And others. You can’t see that I am sick. Sick. What does that mean? So tired, that your eyes don’t want to open. Hands hurt. swell. pain. Inflammation. everywhere, but really can’t see it due to my weight. Yes, I am overweight – obese. Trying to get healthier, but it is easier eating junk foods, or even convenience foods. Sad. I need to exercise to lose weight, feel better. It hurts to exercise. So here I sit.

Okay – enough. I love to cook. I am trying to cook more and more, mainly to eat healthier, but also to save money.

I will post recipes as I take pictures…and taste along the way. I will try not to bore you.
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