Transition time again, or is it always a transition and I am not always aware? What I have been aware of lately are my stories. So many stories! The good news it I recognize them almost immediately and they make me laugh. A sense of humor is good, and I particularly like mine. When I am overly serious, I know for sure I am lost in the stories, trying to make sense of them. I can hear Leah saying 'Lighten up mom'
I am getting ready to move to a new job. Here is the confusing part, it is in almost the same place, but we have not mobilized on the site yet...which means that I will be going home to Raleigh for a month or so. Then when we mobilbize I will be coming back to the beach. Dan is staying at this job longer, so he will be living at the beach, and I will be in Raleigh, and we will be meeting one place or the other on weekends. It always feels harder to me to stay present when I am in these kind of transition times. Now there is a story for you! Maybe I am more aware of my stories because I am present? It doesn't matter why I am aware of them, what does matter is that when I am aware of my stories, I can move beyond them and not be in a struggle with them. I do know that is when I feel stress the most, when I am believing my stories and trying to make sense of them. I have had several examples lately that things are not what they seem. Things that have made me laugh out loud they were so silly.
So if things are not what they seem, I am willing to be surprised and delighted.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Stirring the Soup
We are back from Minneapolis after a very sustaining visit with Pete. I spent my birthday with my two favorite people in the whole world! Our time together as always is a gift.
Next up is a visit from dear friends, Mary and Rob.
I am feeling momentum, each experience lately feels like ingredients of the soup.
And it is cookin' !!
Next up is a visit from dear friends, Mary and Rob.
I am feeling momentum, each experience lately feels like ingredients of the soup.
And it is cookin' !!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Gratitude and Love
So much love and gratitude to everyone who has purchased Fearless Nest. And your feed back touches my heart so...
All of the stories contain so much wisdom and transmit love. They all make me feel how connected we all are.
Thanks again. You can always purchase a copy form me and a few dollars will go toward the Leah's Legacy Foundation.
Big Love,
Nancy
All of the stories contain so much wisdom and transmit love. They all make me feel how connected we all are.
Thanks again. You can always purchase a copy form me and a few dollars will go toward the Leah's Legacy Foundation.
Big Love,
Nancy
Meet Kali
Kali is our new kitten. She is about 3 months. It is good to have kitten energy in the house again
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Happy Birthday Leah
Today is Leah's birthday. We got a new kitty last night. She always finds ways to make us smile around her birthday.
Here is a rainbow that appeared tonight. It was a full double rainbow.
Here is a rainbow that appeared tonight. It was a full double rainbow.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
The Minestry Begins
A few weeks ago Dan and I were in Raleigh for the weekend. On Friday night I heard about an 8th grade girl who died when she was hit by a car crossing the street after school. I did what I always do when I hear this kind of news. I sat in silence and held her family and friends, and asked Leah to help her.
The next day, Dan and I were checking out a new farmers market that promised some local organic produce. It was too early for there to be any at the market, but I was moved to go anyway to talk to the participants and get some information.
As we were driving back home, we came upon the site of the accident. Dan said, 'should we stop?' In that moment, a thousand thoughts were vying for attention in my mind, all of them shouting, 'no way!' My heart said 'YES' I was driving, I told him, let me get there, do not make me talk about this right now. I was shaking like a leaf until I pulled up to the site and got out of the car. There were about a half dozen of her friends drawing with chalk on the side walk. We talked with one of the father's of the girls making an altar to their friend. We told them we were there to witness. We talked to the girls. Dan told them he stopped by Leah's accident site and talked to her friends gathered after she died. We told them to talk to each other, to be there for each other and to feel what they were feeling.
There was a local TV crew filming the girls artwork, and talking to them about what happened. Dan and I were asked why we were there, and we told them. We were also interviewed, and a part of the interview was on TV.
As Dan and I drove away that day, I said to him, 'It feels like our ministry has begun.' He said, 'yes'.
The next day, Dan and I were checking out a new farmers market that promised some local organic produce. It was too early for there to be any at the market, but I was moved to go anyway to talk to the participants and get some information.
As we were driving back home, we came upon the site of the accident. Dan said, 'should we stop?' In that moment, a thousand thoughts were vying for attention in my mind, all of them shouting, 'no way!' My heart said 'YES' I was driving, I told him, let me get there, do not make me talk about this right now. I was shaking like a leaf until I pulled up to the site and got out of the car. There were about a half dozen of her friends drawing with chalk on the side walk. We talked with one of the father's of the girls making an altar to their friend. We told them we were there to witness. We talked to the girls. Dan told them he stopped by Leah's accident site and talked to her friends gathered after she died. We told them to talk to each other, to be there for each other and to feel what they were feeling.
There was a local TV crew filming the girls artwork, and talking to them about what happened. Dan and I were asked why we were there, and we told them. We were also interviewed, and a part of the interview was on TV.
As Dan and I drove away that day, I said to him, 'It feels like our ministry has begun.' He said, 'yes'.
FEARLESS NEST is Here!
It is with great excitement that I announce the publication of
FEARLESS NEST, Our Children as our Greatest Teachers.
This book is a compilation of mother stories, edited by Shana Stanberry Parker. My contribution is FLYING FREE, about lessons I learned from Leah.
For more information, see the web site link.
http://www.FearlessNest.com
It makes a wonderful Mother's Day Gift!
You can order directly from lulu, or you can order from me. The cost is $15.00. If you order from me a few dollars will go toward the Leah's Legacy Foundation.
The publication of this book coincides with further development of the Leah's Legacy Foundation. There will be more information coming on these developments soon!
My heart is so full of love and gratitude.
Nancy
FEARLESS NEST, Our Children as our Greatest Teachers.
This book is a compilation of mother stories, edited by Shana Stanberry Parker. My contribution is FLYING FREE, about lessons I learned from Leah.
For more information, see the web site link.
http://www.FearlessNest.com
It makes a wonderful Mother's Day Gift!
You can order directly from lulu, or you can order from me. The cost is $15.00. If you order from me a few dollars will go toward the Leah's Legacy Foundation.
The publication of this book coincides with further development of the Leah's Legacy Foundation. There will be more information coming on these developments soon!
My heart is so full of love and gratitude.
Nancy
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