I will love the light, for it shows me the way.
Yet, I will endure the darkness, for it shows me the stars.
~ Og Mandino
Yet, I will endure the darkness, for it shows me the stars.
~ Og Mandino
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| sunrise in the woods |
darkness
a sick child ~ head colds and migraines for me ~ exhaustion for several days
the need to pull away, retreat into my Cancerian shell, and take a blog break
light
letting go of the guilt and realizing that it's okay to listen to what my body
is telling me it needs, to take a nap ~ falling asleep curled up with a sleeping
almost-4-year-old ~ morning rain to keep everything watered ~ afternoon sun
to allow the kids to play outside, having adventures in the woods ~ the loveliest emails
Keeping it Real with Monica
argh, that exhaustion. mine was coughing last night and i lost 3hrs in the middle of the night....
ReplyDeletei love that there was rain in the morning and sun in the afternoon, how sweet and convenient. :)
beautiful photo too. makes me want to take a stroll through those trees.
hope the weekend brings health and rest (for us both!).
I hope you both feel better soon. I'm battling sinus stuff over here. May your weekend be relaxing!!
ReplyDeleteMigraines are no fun - my son suffers from migraine-like headaches - usually when he's been running around and not drinking enough water. Hope you & your little one recover soon. Naps are good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photograph. I like how you made it vintage-y. And your header is beautiful. I'm visiting from clover -just spotted your blog - I'll be back for more visits.
I love that you listen to yourself, pulling back when you need to, taking a nap. Sometimes as mommies, we push through and the backlash is horrid!
ReplyDeleteAnd I want to come over and play in those woods with you! They look pretty magical. Have a wonderful weekend Amanda xo
Take it easy for a bit then Amanda and snuggle up warm, then go and play in the woods! Looks enchanting.
ReplyDeleteLove that quote.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon.
beautiful pic, mama.
ReplyDeleteso healthy to take time to yourself.
I get it!
hope you are feeling better.
XO
C
yes, yes, always listen to your body. it is wise and knows what you need. i hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteand the pic...so lovely.
take care of your sweet selves....that photo makes me sigh so deeply....i can almost smell the damp earth
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You know, I am officially a Leo but I think I must have been born on the cusp between Leo and Cancer because I am so much more in tune with many of the Cancerian attributes than those of the Lion. Total introvert ova here.
ReplyDeleteheadaches...YUCK! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to you! Big hugs & a little more love. If it makes you feel better please know that you're not alone, it's been in the air lately. I have been fighting like crazy to help my babies stay well and sometimes I wonder if what I'm doing is working at all:(
ReplyDeleteGood for you for listening to your body, and breaks yes, are so so necessary...Wish we had some of that rain!!! Adventures in the woods, ahh, the best kind of adventures I think...Feel better friend :).
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ps. I LOVE that picture!!!
Beautiful picture. I understand what you are saying. I am glad you know how to listen to what you need and that you have the strength to follow it. I hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteLove Og Mandino. And I must say you photos here are full of the most beautiful light.
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