Musings of an Unfinished Woman

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Just living is not enough said the butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.

– Hans Christian Andersen

 

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I don’t know where life is taking you, but I do know what you are taking into life: compassion, creativity, determination, intelligence, spontaneity and integrity.

This is for you my Shanna girl..you are taking all of these things into your life. Dad and I are so proud of the young woman you have become and know that God has many plans for you.

The Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 says: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination. It is our light more than our darkness which scares us. We ask ourselves – who are we to be brilliant, beautiful, talented, and fabulous. But honestly, who are you to not be so? You are a child of God, small games do not work in this world. For those around us to feel peace, it is not example to make ourselves small. We were born to express the glory of God that lives in us. It is not in some of us, it is in all of us. While we allow our light to shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. When we liberate ourselves from our own fears, simply our presence may liberate others. - Marianne Williamson

 

 

This is one of my all-time favorite quotes...I first heard it in the Akeela and the Bee movie. What a powerful statement and something for all of us to ponder on a daily basis.

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 Nature is painting for us day after day pictures of infinite beauty.

This is one of my favorite photos, taken at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden here in Portland.

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Your smile is like the sunshine, brightening my day, warming me, bringing light and happiness.

Our Shanna girl...after three years and thousands of dollars of braces and dental work, many appointments...my beautiful girl with a beautiful smile...

 

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As the mother of a teen who is entering her junior year of high school and I'm wondering, where did the years go, I am more aware than ever how important it is to document the everyday moments... not just the "events". The quote below expresses that and also our need to really live in the moment and enjoy it all...for too soon they are grown.

Life is made of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement. It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen. We have to teach ourselves how to live, really live…to love the journey, not the destination.

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Grant me the quietness to see in the things of this world, however small or large, however violent or calm, the grace and blessedness of Your design.

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I love quotes and have a huge library (on my computer) of quotes, poems, etc. that I have saved for years. So I've decided to share a favorite quote everyday (at least that's my goal). You're welcome to share some of your favorite quotes. Thanks...and enjoy.

Confidence then becomes not a trust in my abilities to perform but rather trust in the quality of God’s gifts in me.