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belonging
A Hope Chest of Light Keeping

belonging

May 30, 2019February 7, 2020 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

Here me out:What if before I belong to anyone else I belong to me first? Me first and me always no matter who comes and goes.I find myself searching for strange sorts of validation from people other than myself and my instincts. Why, still, am I looking for someone to tell me I’m doing a good… Continue reading belonging

Summer’s arrival
A Hope Chest of Light Keeping

Summer’s arrival

May 27, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

I've walked the beach and eaten ice cream. I've gotten a slight tan and sweated while taking Bella around and around the block. I ran the 5k (slower than last year but ran just the same). I've washed the sheets, and vacuumed the rugs. I've thrown open the windows and turned on the air. I've… Continue reading Summer’s arrival

My guy
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My guy

May 23, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

While he was watching the sun set, I was watching him. Bella didn’t understand why we were staring.She thought it was boring. I told her: “Sometimes you get really lucky and find a good man. Sometimes you live in a place with nice weather. Today, I have both. So I guess, really, I have it all.” She… Continue reading My guy

Spring poem
Vespers in gloaming light

Spring poem

May 19, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

It starts so small you hardly see itNothing to see, truly only you feel.And once you feel it you can't help but see it,Is it seeing or feeling that makes it real?Still, all at once it seems to the world outside,That beyond the waiting something grows.All the work you've been learning by your lonesome,The reaching… Continue reading Spring poem

Our lady
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Our lady

May 16, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

I sat on the front porch tonight and the light was so bright in my face to the left I felt as though Mary was reaching her arms out to me. Warm and bright, blinding in it's glow. The sun set slowly. John, Bella and I sat on the steps and watched the cars go… Continue reading Our lady

Adventure awaits
A Hope Chest of Light Keeping

Adventure awaits

May 13, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

This is me in 2015. The day after my birthday. Freshly 27 and hiking in the rain. I don’t like being wet, I don’t like being dirty and sweaty. But in 2015, freshly 27-it was ok. A good memory now. I’m about to turn 31. And I think back on this girl-this girl, who was important… Continue reading Adventure awaits

Perpetual being of light
Vespers in gloaming light

Perpetual being of light

May 12, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

This year, I fear, I have tried my mother's patience. Life has not gone according to plan. My plan was to have a fat baby bouncing on my mother's knee by the time I was turning 31. A house. A husband. Less financial concern. I wanted her to be worrying about me less. And enjoy… Continue reading Perpetual being of light

More thoughts on the wedding…
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More thoughts on the wedding…

May 9, 2019May 31, 2019 The Welcome LightLeave a comment

There are a few things I regret. One being I did not take more time to smell the old lilac bushes on the grounds. I didn't have a lot of time to enjoy wandering the inn. A blur of color and the swish of lace and tulle. Running from the rain. Trying not to cry… Continue reading More thoughts on the wedding…

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My search for belonging has been a constant companion; writing the cartography to find my way home. As my Mother always said while I was growing up “No matter where you go, there you are.” This is a place where I can continue to create what comes next as I hold sacred what has been and stay grateful to the joy that is present.

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