Moira and Her Magic Bunnies

Once there was a girl named Moira. She loved bunnies more than anything else in the world. 

One day she happened upon a magic shop. The man in the shop told her if she bought a magic hat, she could have all the bunnies she'd ever want.

Moira took out her change purse and carefully counted out the coins to pay for the hat. Then she skipped home, and into the back garden of her house. 

She held the hat up and summoned the bunnies. Out popped a bunny head, followed by a bunny body and a bunny tail. 

Moira was so excited that she kept summoning bunnies all afternoon. Soon she was surrounded by sweet, white, fluffy ears and tails.

Moira decided she would share her bunnies with all of her friends.

--by Lucy

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Thankful Thursday #25

I missed last Thursday.
Last week was a mixed bag. Some familial struggles with the parental units -- an ongoing issue.
Busy prep for Alan and me to be away for a marriage training seminar -- which brought some stress and anxiety with it.
And the old standard for me -- summer is full of triggers and reminders of bad times.
So what do I find myself thankful for this Thursday?
:: a better perspective on family struggles. I can't change another person's understanding. I can only provide information. What they choose to to with it is out of my hands.
:: that the seminar went better than I could have ever expected!
:: and memories and triggers aren't my fault, nor do they mean I've failed in healing and moving on. They are simply a reality of the abuse I survived. I can work on handling them, but I can't make them disappear.
I learned a valuable lesson last week. We all know that words can wound deeply, but I found out that words can heal deeply as well. It's not really new information, but I felt it work in a way I'd never experienced. And for that I am truly thankful.


Blessings!


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FOR TODAY . . . July 3, 2012

Outside my window . . . it is partly cloudy and humid. We are so hoping for rain today. We've had temps over 100 and no rain in what feels like forever! My plants are all crunchy.


I am thinking . . . about our weekend marriage seminar. There are many concepts that I want to give more thought to, but the overwhelming message seemed to be gratitude.


I am thankful . . . for all the positive feedback and support I got at the seminar. Following on the heels of some very difficult family discussions, it was a real blessing to be surrounded by such validation.


In the kitchen . . . lots of salads. It's just too hot to cook or eat.

I am wearing . . . a giant white t-shirt

I am creating . . . still working on afghans but it's hard to get motivated in this heat.

I am going . . . to the grocery store and the pool today.

I am wondering . . . if the heat is why I've been so tired lately.

I am reading . . . The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society #2) by Trenton Lee Stewart

I am looking forward to . . . the James Taylor concert next week. Dh bought me tickets for my birthday back in March and the concert is next Thursday, so we're celebrating my birthday all over again.

I am hearing . . . nothing but the clicking of my computer keys, punctuated by the occasional sounds of the dogs begging to come back in the house.

Around the house . . . FlyLady is flying high, mostly thanks to dd. She has really embraced the system, which is lovely for me.


I am pondering . . . writing.

One of my favorite things . . . is good conversation. We had lots this past weekend. It fascinates me that we could talk so openly with people we only knew for 3 days!


A few plans for the rest of the week . . . 4th of July tomorrow -- no special plans. Then exercise, housework, and enjoying summer. And a little birthday planning for ds's birthday on Monday.


Here is a picture for thought I am sharing . . . 

summertime breakfast

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Weekend Reflections

Over the weekend Alan and I participated in a training workshop for a marriage program called United. It was inspirational to say the least. We worked through an 8-week program in 3 days with 13 other couples. Our facilitators were a dedicated couple who lead this material and Dynamic Marriage seminars around the country.
It was such a blessing to see other couples who are determined to help in redirecting the concept of marriage in our country. To see other couples, young and old, willing to spend their time and energy to help others, while at the same time opening themselves up to share, learn, and grow.
I encourage all of us to stretch higher, dig deeper, and share more. Life is so much richer when we share our hearts with others.

Peace and blessings!

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June Joy Dare #5

"Enter the password: 'Thank you!" . . . Thank Him. Worship Him!

--Psalm 100:4

June 26th -- 3 gifts in fabric

1. my purple, white, and green knit dress

2. hot towels at my spa pedicure

3. cushions and pillows on my swing
while talking to my husband

June 27th -- 3 gifts framed by a frame

1. new photos my husband took
2. photos in my camera

3. new concepts

June 28th -- 3 gifts eaten

1. a Lara bar on my way to the doctor's office

2. Mint chocolate Kisses for comfort

3. Cereal for dinner

June 29th -- A gift small, big, just right

1. a travel mug of hot tea

2. a new roomful of friends

3. pizza dinner with my dh

June 30th -- 3 gifts you gave today

1. affirmations to others

2. hugs to people in need

3. concern for sick children

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