"May your journey be a concern for others. A Road of peace. A path of Love." This is what it says outside the school across the street from where I work. My Mother-in-law embodies this quote. Mom's love and understanding of others is woven into all she does for us. We love her more than words can say. Love.
George a former student from Liberia in Africa now works as a helper in my school. We talk daily of our lives and hopes. George said, "Be nice to each other everyday." A simple idea and challenging; when balancing family, work and life. Wendy my, middle sister, is always demonstrating this. She is loved beyond words. Love.
While reading, The Power of Positive Thinking, I stumble on a quote my amazing sister-in-law, Ellen, has in her foyer on a gold framed chalkboard. "The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with LOVE. Scatter sunshine. Forget self. Think of others. Do as you would be done by. Try this for a week and you will be surprised." Love.
Each morning I am breathing in and out deeply twenty-five times before I get out of bed. This comes from my old friend, Judy, the marathon runner from Trinidad. After this I think of all of my blessings. Each day the list changes. The top is my children, Alex, Josh and Sam. Alex's light has no words. Love. Josh his extraordinary inquiry. Love. Sam and his athleticism. Love. Michael and the constant cooking, artwork and gift of fathering our boys. Love.
The helicopter by remote that flies through our living room a gift
inspired by a Christmas airplane form the Duffy's Christmas Eve. Love. Wonder. Alex watches the flight through our living room. Michael is the pilot, Josh and Sam copilot. Flying like a figure skater through the air of our one hundred and fifty year old home. The wonder. The Love. "May all our journeys be full of wonder, blessings, and since this is the season...LOVE. Let's hold each other close and remember George's wisdom. "Be nice to each other everyday." Love. Think good thoughts. Wishing you love...
George a former student from Liberia in Africa now works as a helper in my school. We talk daily of our lives and hopes. George said, "Be nice to each other everyday." A simple idea and challenging; when balancing family, work and life. Wendy my, middle sister, is always demonstrating this. She is loved beyond words. Love.
While reading, The Power of Positive Thinking, I stumble on a quote my amazing sister-in-law, Ellen, has in her foyer on a gold framed chalkboard. "The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with LOVE. Scatter sunshine. Forget self. Think of others. Do as you would be done by. Try this for a week and you will be surprised." Love.
Each morning I am breathing in and out deeply twenty-five times before I get out of bed. This comes from my old friend, Judy, the marathon runner from Trinidad. After this I think of all of my blessings. Each day the list changes. The top is my children, Alex, Josh and Sam. Alex's light has no words. Love. Josh his extraordinary inquiry. Love. Sam and his athleticism. Love. Michael and the constant cooking, artwork and gift of fathering our boys. Love.
The helicopter by remote that flies through our living room a gift
inspired by a Christmas airplane form the Duffy's Christmas Eve. Love. Wonder. Alex watches the flight through our living room. Michael is the pilot, Josh and Sam copilot. Flying like a figure skater through the air of our one hundred and fifty year old home. The wonder. The Love. "May all our journeys be full of wonder, blessings, and since this is the season...LOVE. Let's hold each other close and remember George's wisdom. "Be nice to each other everyday." Love. Think good thoughts. Wishing you love...
Sincerely,
As a Guest in the Stork’s Nest ~
Mama Nancy
Artwork by Michael Schwartz
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