I just had a lovely weekend with my 3 adult children. One’s returned from Munich, one’s broken up with a partner of 5 years, the third lives far enough away and works crazy hours so we were thrilled he and his partner could join. I was very, very sad when the time together ended. But so thrilled as they each move to new things this fall. Thanks for this line:
“missing every past version of the kids; loving the new versions still emerging”
Thank you "windows wide and curtains rising in the breeze" helped me to take a deeper breath this morning after some tension at home...I love how noting little moments of life can bring such wonder and comfort - simply (for me) seeing such heartfelt, relatable moments articulated. A soul-felt breath of fresh air.
This helps me remember it's important to make space for all the things, joyful and sorrowful, to allow all the feelings, and to appreciate the nuance of living.
I'm weeping. Feeling such a deep connection with the human condition. Let us have eyes to see, ears to hear, hands to feel, hearts to beat, breath to share. How I love your presence in this world.
This past weekend we moved our oldest and his new wife to their first basement suite to go to school together. The kids sat out on the roof together on the last night, laughed and joked and shared a smoke (weird family tradition me and a pipe may have had a hand in introducing). Those are moments to hold. Facing challenges. Truth wins in all the noise and change and chaos. I gotta believe truth wins, and God promises wisdom if we listen. Listen to the now, be present in the moment.
This was so powerful for me this morning. Thank you for inviting us in. I love your posts so much. I just took my final child to college last weekend after 33 years of parenting and said hello this week to grandchild #4...."missing every past version of the kids; loving the new versions still emerging?
Amen and thank you for reminding me that life is everything all at once and that the aspirations for the day when it is all neat and tied with a bow are a waste of time. This is such a beautiful piece of writing
So beautiful Sarah. I make an effort to try and pay attention. To notice, as you just described so poignantly. It's never ceases to amaze me when I realize all those small but delicate moments happen and wonder what I may have missed along the way. Thanks for sharing that incredible Nick Cave quote. The interview was great.
Loved this. Loved your breath prayers you put out recently too. So relatable and centering. It feels like you're trying really hard not to simply "add to the noise," but rather to provide helpful paths through it. Thank you.
I just had a lovely weekend with my 3 adult children. One’s returned from Munich, one’s broken up with a partner of 5 years, the third lives far enough away and works crazy hours so we were thrilled he and his partner could join. I was very, very sad when the time together ended. But so thrilled as they each move to new things this fall. Thanks for this line:
“missing every past version of the kids; loving the new versions still emerging”
Thank you "windows wide and curtains rising in the breeze" helped me to take a deeper breath this morning after some tension at home...I love how noting little moments of life can bring such wonder and comfort - simply (for me) seeing such heartfelt, relatable moments articulated. A soul-felt breath of fresh air.
Thank you, Sarah. As Glennon has told us for years, life is brutiful. So grateful to be part of it.
This helps me remember it's important to make space for all the things, joyful and sorrowful, to allow all the feelings, and to appreciate the nuance of living.
Oh Sarah,
I'm weeping. Feeling such a deep connection with the human condition. Let us have eyes to see, ears to hear, hands to feel, hearts to beat, breath to share. How I love your presence in this world.
tamara
I literally love this.... so many details... little things that maybe we take for granted.... and yet, they make up a well loved and lived life....
This past weekend we moved our oldest and his new wife to their first basement suite to go to school together. The kids sat out on the roof together on the last night, laughed and joked and shared a smoke (weird family tradition me and a pipe may have had a hand in introducing). Those are moments to hold. Facing challenges. Truth wins in all the noise and change and chaos. I gotta believe truth wins, and God promises wisdom if we listen. Listen to the now, be present in the moment.
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This was so powerful for me this morning. Thank you for inviting us in. I love your posts so much. I just took my final child to college last weekend after 33 years of parenting and said hello this week to grandchild #4...."missing every past version of the kids; loving the new versions still emerging?
Amen and thank you for reminding me that life is everything all at once and that the aspirations for the day when it is all neat and tied with a bow are a waste of time. This is such a beautiful piece of writing
Yessss. Stirring soup/gardening/hugging a tree….
So beautiful Sarah. I make an effort to try and pay attention. To notice, as you just described so poignantly. It's never ceases to amaze me when I realize all those small but delicate moments happen and wonder what I may have missed along the way. Thanks for sharing that incredible Nick Cave quote. The interview was great.
I need to follow that!!! It was beautiful!! Moments in a life🧡
Beautiful! Thank you for these reminders! 🩷
One of the most beautiful pieces I have read... thank you and Amen.
Loved this. Loved your breath prayers you put out recently too. So relatable and centering. It feels like you're trying really hard not to simply "add to the noise," but rather to provide helpful paths through it. Thank you.