I do not believe we can truly enter into our own inner pain and wounds and open our hearts to others unless we have had an experience of God, unless we have been touched by God. We must be touched by the Father in order to experience, as the prodigal son did, that no matter how wounded we may be, we are loved. And not only are we loved, but we too are called to heal and to liberate. This healing power in us will not come from our capacities and our riches, but in and through our poverty. We are called to discover that God can bring peace, compassion and love through our wounds.
Jean Vanier, From Brokenness to Community
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Noelle's thoughts after the first day of school...
Grandma took her to pick out a first day of school outfit at Macy's. Of all the options this is what she just absolutely had to have. She was proud of how it matched and called these her "design pants." :)
Me: So, how was it, good?
Noelle: yeah.
Me: Did you talk to that new friend Kaitlyn at all?
Noelle: No (pause) I'm still getting to know her.
Me: What was a really good part of the day?
Noelle: (after a little thought) Making handprints.
Me: What was a not as good part?
Noelle: They were all really good parts!
Me: (a little later) So, did you talk to any friends at school?
Noelle: No, I didn't talk to anyone.
Noelle: No, I didn't talk to anyone.
Me: I saw you talking to Roxie (you can see her in the last two pictures - haha).
Noelle: I talked to her a little.
Me: Were you feeling comfortable at school or was it all a little new.
Noelle: OH, it was ALL, REALLY NEW but I was comfortable.
Me: That's good. (or something like that. I made lots of little sounds and acknowledgments along the way I'm sure that I didn't include.
The next day she told Ryan she didn't like recess because she always falls. He then found out she fell on a bouncy ball (the kind with handles) and the grass was wet and she got mud on her. She said the other kids don't fall. She then told him that she didn't care, well, she used to care in Miss Booth's class (last year) but not anymore. Then after a long pause said with emphasis, "But I did care!"
But my favorite thing about preschool is how excited Noelle and Natalie are to play with each other when Noelle gets home.
Monday, September 06, 2010
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Um...
- I WILL NEVER HAVE AN ORGANIZED HOME!
- I AM INCONSISTENT AND DON'T FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THE GIRLS!
- I HAVE SOME SERIOUS CHARACTER FLAWS.
How's that for gentle?
I guess I needed a case in point!
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