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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: a family affair
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. It's a family affair. Almost ritualistic, after dinner, we find our spots on the sofa in the living room. We barter for position (I'll let you hold my doll if I can have that pillow) and we eventually settle in to place. The Olympics. I remember doing the same with my parents. Cheering for Mary Lou Retton, Flo-Jo, and Greg Louganis. While they're cheering for Michael, Aly and Gabby, I find myself captivated by Debbie, Lynn and Natalie. But life...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: April 2012
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Tuesday, April 10, 2012. You’re only seconds old. Everything is new. You, your noises, my feelings, this love. Your entire face is turned in my direction. You know me. Instant bond. Your eyes open and we stare deeply into each other. I love you madly, from the deepest parts of myself. A love I never fathomed. You’re one and walking. They told me it would happen and still I’m astounded when it does. Your perspective is new. Everything is suddenly within reach. Take my han...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: July 2012
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Thursday, July 26, 2012. Sometimes friendship gets last place in my life. It's easy to prioritize my children, my husband, and my laundry. But I was reminded this weekend of the importance of friends. Regardless of the age of the friendship, I need them. 8220;Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." (C. S. Lewis). Posted by Christie Stephens. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: March 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Thursday, March 31, 2011. The weather the past few days has been pitiful. Dark, dreary, wet, cold . nothing like the expectation in my mind of what spring should bring. I think that's the worst. When you have your heart set on something and you're only met with disappointment. I love the small, but significant reminders, in the midst of the downpour. I think it all ties back to Him. He is looking out for me. Sending tokens of His love through the messengers that ...My he...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: August 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Goodbyes are the worst. My brother-in-law is deployed for a year overseas. He left behind his wife and a beautiful little baby girl who is quickly finding her independence (and lots of spunk to go with it). Paul will be home for a two-week visit at the end of this month. Elizabeth (his wife) has been eagerly anticipating his arrival, but at the same time dreading his departure. Again. I want to tell them. And before you part ways, pray togethe...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: May 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Monday, May 30, 2011. When I rock in the wooden chair that’s been a staple in our home since the day we brought Ava home, I can hear them breathing – the three children I get to call my own. I gently sing, "peace, peace, wonderful peace, drifting down from the Father above.". Not this house, but these people. This feeling. These faces and noises and voices and breaths in the dark. Posted by Christie Stephens. Friday, May 27, 2011. Five Minute Friday: Forgetting. But once...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: March 2013
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Monday, March 11, 2013. As it makes it’s way to school like it does every morning,. Our shiny little GMC Acadia,. With homework laying on the back seat, a crunchy french fry on the floor, and 4 bottles of water in the back row,. Does what it's supposed to do. It gets us here and there. Comfortably and efficiently. Rushing out the door in the morning to get Ava to school on time. Pulling in the driveway after a long day of work. Sitting in the drive thru at Chick-fil-A.
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: November 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Monday, November 7, 2011. How quickly I forget. Last day of kindergarten. Last night in a crib. Last conversation before someone closes their eyes to this world. Sometimes I am in awe of my ability to forget. With ease I focus intently on now. Her sweet little voice calling to me to rescue her from her crib. The way she snuggles into my neck when I rock her to sleep. Night time is so sweet. Sometimes I really just hate turning the page. Posted by Christie Stephens. How q...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: October 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Sunday, October 23, 2011. Laundry, work, phone calls, and more laundry. In the middle of it all, my 6 year old asks me to help her draw a cat. Without thinking I begin to spout off my to-do list. To a 6 year old. To my 6 year old. As I am running down the list of important things, I see her face. She is not impressed. She doesn't care. She just hears "not now", "maybe later", and "I have more important things to do". More important than you. Posted by Christie Stephens.
