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Tag Archives: commitment
adorable – July 26
7.26.2017 [adorable] she swings her leg upward like a pendulum of love standing with one leg propped on the counter all unawares of how adorable she looks. such a good deal that I get to call her mine. ————-
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Tagged appreciation, beauty, beloved, commitment, enjoyment, gratitude, infatuation, joy, love
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Lights flashing in the night- February 21
Lights flashing in the night, Two cars stopped Going opposite ways And a policeman gesturing. He looks safe. I worry for him That those he has stopped will do him harm; Only because he has Chosen to stand … Continue reading
results unwelcome – August 5
8.5.2016 results unwelcome, actions forward change ways or stay a course measures of direction to date. ===========
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Tagged anxiety, choices, commitment, faith, fear, medical, mortality, reality check, tested, testing, tests
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charlie creeps – July 2
7.2.2016 [charlie creeps] charlie creeps, dandee weeds, invasive nature taking back its own nettle, spotswood, foxglove, hardened grasses to weed seems impossible the hoe sticking with every stroke, pulling at muscles until the ache screams. it’s only when … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, commitment, gardening, humility, labor, nature, negotiation
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sextuplet marriage – June 23
6.24.2106 sextuplet marriage. it’s all just flavors of ice cream. really. I thought we had a good thing going when we could make it work with that just one other. —————-
Rizpah – May 24
Rizpah sat with her sons dangling waving off the birds of prey. God did not demand this she knew. Her perseverance opened David’s eyes. =========================
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Tagged anguish, Bible, commitment, David, love, motherhood, perseverance, sons, tears
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mated pairs – April 16
4.16.2016 trumpeter swans nestle atop the muskrat house built of weeds along our path. we step carefully, quietly, so to not bother them as we pass, look, and hold hands. it’s said that if the female dies, the … Continue reading
starving – February 15
2.15.2106 starving refugees in Syria, terrorists hiding amongst the fled killers in Kenya, dead in Taiwan. God where are you do you care are you there. Are YOU there it comes in my head in my heart. … Continue reading
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Tagged caring, commitment, discipleship, discipline, doing, Lent, Prayer, response, suffering
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walking fresh powder – February 5
2.5.2016 walking fresh powder each step deliberate firm, attention paid to the squeak of snow the grasp of cleat the ribbed pattern of the one or two who’ve been ahead, the curved give-way of a snow shoe an … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, commitment, exploration, focus, journey, trail, Winter
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