The art of negotiation starts early. We’ve all seen the toddler given a plate of food that does not include pasta or chicken nuggets. He vacillates between refusing to take a single bite to avoiding the inevitable by simply playing with the food or entertaining everyone at the table. Finally, he…
Tag: Five Minute Friday
Headed to the Clouds
“I’ll fly away…..oh glory, I’ll fly away” – so goes the song in my head. Which, I’m pretty sure will be FMF just after the prompt is revealed – and on Thursday night. Maybe it was not the best idea…because I know those lyrics are going to stay with me!!?!…
When Will My Thoughts “Return” to Normal??
Hello June – and embracing all the summer vibes!! My hydrangeas are “this close” to bursting into full bloom! This is also the first FMF post for June – the prompt for today is RETURN. Usually, my thoughts start heading in one direction right after I read the prompt, but this week…
Lessons Learned When I Pause
Pause. A temporary stop or rest and, I like one definition I read: a breathing space. Even in this empty nest phase of life – where the daily schedule is much more my own and certainly more relaxed – there is the need for pause. A bit of breathing space. My…
Uniquely Me – Some Random Facts
I am a good secret-keeper. Whether it is the perfect Christmas surprise you are waiting to exchange or a special prayer burden that you simply had to share with one person, you can depend on me to keep your secret safe. Just a little-known something that my friends who read…
He Included Me!
The prompt for today’s Five Minute Friday is INCLUDE. As soon as I read it, I began humming and (mentally) singing the hymn “He Included Me” and, yes, it will probably be on repeat in my head all day. But that’s okay. I can, no doubt, benefit from these Bible…
Refusing to Adapt
Not too long ago, my daughter got another pup. Not quite a new puppy but still a pup (maybe a toddler??) 🙂 She already has one spoiled rotten pooch and her dad and I thought two dogs was a bit much; however, as much as she loves dogs, I suppose…
Hubbie’s Turn for a Daytrip
I missed FMF yesterday – Hubbie and I took a day trip! – but still wanted to join the group, so this is Five Minute Friday. On Saturday. And, admittedly, a quirky twist on this week’s prompt: turn. Just a bit of encouragement and a quick recap of our day….
Be Ye Holy – Does It Apply to Me?
Before Moses came to the children of Israel, they had so long been living in bondage in Egypt that their way of life, even as slaves, seemed the norm. At the very least, what they could expect for a lifetime. But God had other plans. He wanted something different for…
Release Before Embrace
Embrace. If you are visiting from Five Minute Friday, not to worry. I do not have the wrong prompt. I will get to release. I always find it interesting, when the Lord is trying to teach or correct me, or perhaps simply wanting to encourage me, that the same words,…
The Blessing of the Ordinary
Routine. Otherwise, often thought of as “the ordinary.” The typical, the normal, or the day-to-day. Even the definition sounds a bit…well, boring. I think we are becoming accustomed to think of the day-to-day or the ordinary as boring and undesirable. Everything pushes us to examine, and re-examine, our ordinary –…
He Provided a Way for Me
If you see me on Instagram, you know this week has been one of computer woes. Woes of the most aggravating kind. Still have not been able to resolve the problem – as in, have not been able to even unlock the computer:( but I did not want to miss…
