I remember asking myself Why am I doing this? as my gloved hands were rolling the rocks around in the tote of bleach water. It was Monday and I was already tired. So very tired. The previous week had been full - followed by a full weekend. There had been school, and church, and then my children had friends over all Sunday afternoon and evening. I had rested somewhat - but not given myself permission to truly check out……
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Trust Me
We were up as high as he had ever been in his life and it was terrifying to his small, 43-inch tall frame. But what made the next moment remarkable is that I didn’t have to coax him that the elephants could fit and the engineers did a solid job and that the ledge had been intact for 12 years already. All I had to say were two powerful words. Words that I will spend my motherhood building and nurturing… Words that take a lifetime to build and a moment to lose… Words that every healthy relationship requires for it to be of any worth or value.…..
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