Little things are what make the big picture beautiful! There are days that you have to be thankful for the little things and let the big picture sort itself out! The coffee made by hubby in the morning The dog that is always happy to see you The kid that rushes home to tell you… Continue reading Little Things – part 2
Author: mmbcbt49
Mom of 3
Wife of 1
Foster mom of more each year
Anchored in faith and family
Looking forward to the rest of the story
Little Things
I had a plan to make banana bread this morning. Last night I set out the cookbook by the mixer and put the 3 overripe bananas there. These are the same bananas that have sat in the fruit bowl on the table for a week and nobody touched them. Take a look at the picture… Continue reading Little Things
Holding on to the Past
Have you ever found yourself clinging desperately to what you have right now... unwilling to move forward. I often feel this way in the fall. I am hanging on desperately to the the memories of summer, the warmth of the sun, the long days of sunlight. I will wear my sandals and capris until I… Continue reading Holding on to the Past
Things that make me smile
I need to be thankful for the good things in my life. Sometimes it's all the little things that make you realize life is good. I killed a toaster this week.... ... but I got a new toaster and it's shiny and clean and I like it! There have been some challenges in the world… Continue reading Things that make me smile
Finish well
October is almost over. Next week we will be in November and before we know it December will be upon us. I remember January and all the hope for a year without restrictions... the hope of normalcy Those hopes have been disappointed... more than once. Last year felt disappointing on so many levels! Family get-togethers… Continue reading Finish well
Foster Parent Appreciation Month
October is Foster Parent Appreciation month and I think there are a few things we could all appreciate! If you never had a family member end up in foster care... be thankful for the family you grew up in. If you never had a neighbour who's children had to be apprehended by Children's Services and… Continue reading Foster Parent Appreciation Month
Rhythm
Does life feel like it runs in a loop? The same things repeating themselves over and over? In some ways our lives are built on the rhythms set by nature. The earth revolves around the sun giving us years and seasons. The moon revolves around the earth marking out months. The rotation of the earth… Continue reading Rhythm
Thanksgiving
This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving and one of my favourite holidays! I love autumn! I love the colours as the trees change. I love the cool crisp mornings and warm afternoons. I love the blue skies. And I love the season of gratitude. We have much to be thankful for and I'm glad we have… Continue reading Thanksgiving
Are They Good For You?
This question struck me differently the last time it was asked of me. It was said to me by someone dropping off children that were with us over the weekend so their mom could have a break. What was implied was "do they behave themselves?". I replied, "Of course they do!" They behave exactly as… Continue reading Are They Good For You?
Back Down
We are well into the school year and the rhythm is starting to catch on. We are all finding our stride and starting to understand what this year will entail for all of us. I find myself falling into bed at night tired, and looking forward to the one day a week I can sleep… Continue reading Back Down
Insignificant
Sometimes life seems so big... so overwhelming... that you think you don't make a difference anywhere. We are small in the vast expanse... but we can be big in the lives of those we see every day. I have looked up at the stars my entire life and been in awe of how big the… Continue reading Insignificant
Compliments
When is the last time you complimented someone? The last few weeks I have seen the power of a compliment in action. I was in the local coffee shop meeting some friends for a visit when the lady behind the till asked about my necklace. "Did you make it?" she asked, "It's beautiful, I really… Continue reading Compliments
The grass is greener…
"Why do I have to go to orientation?! It's not SCHOOL! 3 days at school this week is not fair!!" This is the whining of one of my teenagers! "I only get one day at school and it's mostly orientation?!! Not fair! I hate staggered entry" This is the whining from the other teenager! I… Continue reading The grass is greener…
Voices
What is the soundtrack that plays in your head when you have to make a decision? I recently had a conversation with one of my teens where they talked about their process. One of the things that surprised me is that the first thing that runs through their head is that we will be unhappy… Continue reading Voices
Kryptonite
What is your Kryptonite? What is it that makes you lose the ability to be your best self? night sky Aug 12. iPhone 12 photo. In case you don't know the back story, Kryptonite is the mineral from Superman's home planet Krypton that has the ability to weaken him. The word is used now to… Continue reading Kryptonite
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