Personal Reflections & My Photography
August 30, 2011
Today I feel
so thankful the blog is growing
and for new followers joining
the lovely journey,
and it seemed like the right time
to share a glimpse of the blogger offline.
Believe it or not,
she is not as preoccupied
with style and vintage charm
and impeccably decorated rooms
as one might think.
The blog often celebrates such things,
yet they remain only a sliver of offline real life.
Style is fun.
But she's more substance.
After all,
she is a busy mom to two
free-spirited young men
and to an angelic pooch.
She is a wife to a hard-working,
athletic, handsome wild thing.
She is a freelancer,
writing articles
on parenting, education,
humor, and lifestyle (earning
precious little dough for the effort).
Two new titles in conjunction with
a magazine for which I write will soon be mine:
lifestyle expert & senior contributing editor.
She has two books in the works but
is scared to death they are crap
and even more terrified
they may be successful.
So she does housework, bakes, and blogs
in her procrastination.
She is a self-taught artist who creates
from places of intuition and pure bliss
almost everyday and who delights
when the creations find homes.
Her art is frequently influenced by struggle.
Crohn's disease, hormonal imbalance,
anxiety, and depression
leave her easily tired yet stronger.
Funnier yet more prone to rant the f-word
with her sister on the phone.
And decidedly more vulnerable yet open
to be filled with God,
with awe,
with compassion,
and with gratitude.
She is not fabulous...she's real.
She says hurtful things, is a self-loather,
acts selfishly, and is way too vain
for someone with 'substance.'
She keeps messing things up
yet desires more than anything
to get her shit together.
SHE LAUGHS A LOT!
She has real problems she can't
throw money at and then watch disappear.
Too cryptic?
Here's what I mean:
problems like violence.
This summer our son went to a park
and was assaulted in broad daylight.
No amount of money can erase this.
But she has hope.
all photos mine
Not hope for the problems
to fly away or for her diseased body
and mind to be cured.
But hope that healing will come
in spite of the circumstances.
She would be lost
without her Bible,
Grace with a capital G,
and love from others
springing all around
which keeps
making
everything
okay.
And she hopes to daily
spread light and love
and inspiration in
unexpected ways
to all who
reach for it.
Love to you, friends...and
Peace to you right where you are.
20 comments
Beautifully written!! You truly have a gift! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteOk, so i thought that you were probably awesome in every way, and now i'm absolutely sure of it...
ReplyDeleteCindy
This is such a beautiful post. I have to agree with KathySue, you have an amazing gift my beachy sista and I heart you for it all!!!
ReplyDeletexoxox
You, my darling, are simply fantastic and I feel privileged to have your amazing art in my home, I feel privileged to read your wise words each week, I feel privileged to have a glimpse into your lovely, complicated, subtle, 'shallow' as well as deep and meaningful ponderings and I feel privileged to call you my bloggie mate.
ReplyDeleteAlso? Finish the damn books. You are gifted, don't short change yourself or anyone else ;)
Huge hugs going out to you today gorgeous lady xxx
You have such a wonderful gift and brighten others with your writing! It was so lovely to learn more about you in this most eloquent way.
ReplyDeleteAngela and Renee
"She" is amaaaaazing and I am ever so grateful to have found her blog and be the humble recipient of her light...her love...and her inspiration. merci for this truly wonderful and "genuine" post!
ReplyDeleteI am so elated that you have the courage to admit that under all of your beauty and creativity you also carry the burdens of depression and anxiety. I hope that you have not experienced the stigma I have when people have "found me out". I was hospitalized for quite some time a few years back for "shock treatments". When a woman at my children's school came upon this information, the entire parent community gained knowledge of it as well. All of the years of school involvement, volunteer work and social life I had enjoyed there with my husband and children were erased. I was in disbelief at how quickly people forgot about the fun, creative and giving parent and person I was and STILL was. Thank you for mentioning your struggle, it means the world to me. Your piece was written with care, confidence and hope. Be blessed.
ReplyDeleteI love how real you are, how you share everything so beautifully and gracefully, and how you have this ability to lighten my day.
ReplyDeleteSo awful to hear about what happened to your son... it's sad to hear of such mindless evil, especially when it affects people who are part of you.
Congratulations on the new titles, you are for sure a lifestyle expert/guru. I am so excited to hear about your books in progress... given your talent and humour, I know I will want to read them as soon as they are published. And when you are famous, I can say I know you. :-)
You rock, my darling! I am so happy to call you friend.
Love and hugs,
Meera
She is beautiful, inside and out and I feel blessed that she is a blogging friend.
ReplyDeleteZ xx
So, what you are saying is that you are.....human....and aren't we glad you are. Thanks for sharing your true self. It is always so nice to get to know the real person inside and out.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Laura
... and she is lovely.
ReplyDeleteM,
You're full of Light, full of God.
You always speaks to my heart and I admire you and respect you in a great way. I honestly do.
You have a very special place in my heart.
About your son. I'll pray for him. Time can cure...
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
i have the best blog buddies!
ReplyDeleteNow this is a real blogger here. I can so identify! There might not be much light but it always is enough to beat the darkness.
ReplyDeleteYou know once on new years eve I was alone and i was afraid whether i should write my feelings. But I did. Because, my blog is not an escape, it is me. Whoever I am. Kudos to you.
Thank you for being such an inspiring blog friend x
ReplyDeleteLove you even
ReplyDeletemore with this
big reveal....of
YOU. I think you
have an amazing
amount of energy
to do all that you
do. I'm quite
envious, girlie!!
You're beautiful,
too...dang....
xx Suzanne
and she is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that picture of you. It was such a great post and so very real.
I hope your son is okay. That must have been quite the scare.
Beautiful post. Its really lovely of you to share at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post. You put yourself out there. Good things and bad. Your pain. God Bless that you didn't lose yourself when your son was assaulted. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs, Jan
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm Nicole from Romanian Princess. I saw your blog on a link up and decided I better add you! Please return the favor and follow me back at:
ReplyDeletewww.romanianprincess.com!
XoXo Nicole Mariana
Thanks for sharing you gifts with us. Nice writing and great blog. Thank you for joining me at HSH Fall Open House! I'm late getting around, last week internet troubles.:)
ReplyDeleteSherry
Your comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.