I have some thoughts...
1.24.2022
We are a blended family. When I hear this term, it creates a word picture for me.
I mean, smoothies are blended, margaritas are blended. Blending implies a pulverizing of ingredients beyond all recognition and mixed with other ingredients until it's, well, smooth.
I feel like we are more of a fancy parfait. Each layer of a parfait is noticeably different, and although the layers touch each other, they don't necessarily blend together.
We are made of lots of layers; some are smooth, some are nutty. The layers are sometimes sweet, sometimes salty. They can be smooth or even crunchy. Each person brings their own unique flavor, style and texture...
I for one, love parfaits and generally pass on the smoothie option most days. Creating an artful, beautiful, and delicious parfait is way more time consuming and way less convenient than a smoothie... however, I prefer the parfait - all day, every day and twice on Sunday.
If there is one thing I know about this beautiful creation of a family, it's that I wouldn't change a thing about "us" and I love every single layer.
I come to the river...lay my burdens down...gonna let it wash over me, til my peace can be found....
April 18, 2017 - Had an epiphany today...No matter how long it's been since you've experienced a train wreck - you will never not see it in your mind's eye, and you will never not feel it in your heart. The wounds can be staggering and they are always life-altering. Some wounds are still very much in sight - others are hidden but still tender to the touch.
Be kind and generous - for you never know what kind of wreckage a person is living through.
9.3.23
God is in me. I am in God. Many of the attributes that make up our Creator God – are also within our very selves.
There is so much to unpack in that thought alone – and that’s where I started from when talking to Abba the other night.
I asked Him, who are You to me and who am I to You? How do I get to know You better? I heard Him whisper to me and say,
“I am your Parent. You are my child. I am a good parent. You are a wanted child, who is loved well by Me.” At that moment tears began to stream down my face as I began – which felt like the very first time – to really get the truth of that statement.”
March 20, 2017- Fear is the enemy of my soul; a thief that comes to steal, destroy and render me useless, powerless and paralyzed. I know that “perfect LOVE casts out fear.” That’s the kind of love I want. I want that perfect love to infuse courage within me and throw this fear right off the edge of the canyon inside my heart.
it's a good life
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by Patty Davis
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