It was a struggle to get out of bed this morning. I nearly didn't, but I'm glad that I did.
My inspiration has come from two places today. First, my darling Miss F. She came into my room, all dressed up and ready for a party, took my hand and pulled. She said five words that completely changed the direction of my day.
"Come on mum! Let's dance!"
So we went outside and we danced.
My second source of inspiration came from above. Quite literally.
As I went to get a book off the shelf, another book slid out beside it. This other book (A common prayer, by Michael Leunig) toppled off the shelf, thwacked me on the head, then fell to the floor, where it lay open at this page:
Dear God,
Give comfort and peace to those who are separated from loved ones. May the ache in their hearts be the strengthening of their hearts.
May their longing bring resolve to their lives, conviction and purity to their love. Teach them to embrace their sadness lest it turn into despair. Transform their yearning into wisdom. Let their hearts grow fonder.
Amen
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- Alison
- I'm Alison, and my three most important little people are Miss J, twin sister of Miss F - both 4 going on 14 and big sisters to Miss V - who is an impressive 3 years old and anything but the 'baby' of the family.
No doubt I will find it impossible to stick to one theme for this blog, so here is some background info that will hopefully add some sense the inevitable random posts...
The man of our family, M, is no longer with us in body though he is ever present in mind and spirit.
I used to be active in the performing arts 'scene' - Less so now as my girls take centre stage. Creativity is still a huge part of life, though being directed by three toddlers the art form is somewhat different.
I'm always passionate about dramatic arts and creative expression, especially as a tool for inclusion... Bringing me to my next point of focus - Awareness and acceptance of people with diverse abilities. I work with people of all abilities doing anything from playing drama games, making music, talking, teaching, learning and always having fun.
I guess one theme I CAN stick to is that last point - having fun. Living a joyful life is the greatest success, I feel.
8 comments:
I'm glad that God rapped you on the head...sometimes He has to get our attention before He can help.
The most amazing things happen when we least expect it ...hope your head is okay and that your heart is strengthened.
The Kewl girls rawk !
Sadness is still hard to embrace some days - go easy on yourself.
Sometimes it takes a blow to the head to make things right. I hope the words eased your heart and some ice eased your head!
Foot-in-mouth-free
Alice
x
Divine inspiration hey....I think that Miss F, Mr M, Michael Leunig and God(ess) have all ganged up against you. Should have kicked your butt though rather than smack you in the head. Unless, it is a metaphor for some head learning that needs to be done.
Glad you danced yourself back to loving. Did you have party cake for breakfast? Cake for breakfast is just soooooo right.
We visited your new unit this morning and we talked about furnishings for the kewl first ladies. We are getting excited and can't wait to see you all.
Mxxxx
Deb - The book certainly got my attention. lol
Trish - Sadness is hard to embrace sometimes. Sometimes it's harder not too. Sometimes I think I think too much. lol
Alice - It wasn't a heavy book. The words were great, but the dancing was spectacular :) (love the foot free mouth, too!)
Megan - Miss F kicked my butt while we danced. She is good at that.
No cake for breakfast - We had chocolate coated blueberries for lunch though.
Can't wait 'till our Cairns trip! Miss J would like me to tell you that pink is a very very pretty colour that she likes very much.
What a wonderful magic moment for the day and the week :-) You and the girls have the most amazingly special moments that you seem to capture and celebrate and then share with the rest of us.
Ah - so I need taller bookshelves!
So wonderful that Miss F gave you such a morning sparklie.
Mountaingirl - celebrating moments is one of our specialities :-)
Sharing them means a bigger celebration!
Jeanie - Depends, do you need a thwack on the head? I don't think so.
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