SOLSC: It Was Meant To Be

SOLSC: It Was Meant To Be - 8/31

The Slice of Life Story Challenge

A New Voice

I have a legitimate excuse for why it took me some time to get started with this phenomenon called blogging. I realize blogging has been around for some time, but I've been concerned with other realms of my life.

I'm stepping out today. Out of my comfort zone. I'm opening up and sharing more than I ever thought, partially because this was supposed to be my "professional" blog focused on teaching and learning. But I am learning. Through my daily journaling and writing. Through your words, stories, and memoirs. Through the profound reflections expressed. After a week of daily conversations, I'm feeling generous with my words . . . utilizing my newfound writing voice: poet.

It Was Meant To Be

Timing in life is everything
I know God has His way.
Sometimes we don't understand it
Until it's meant to be.

Our life was comfortable and content
A marriage brimming with love
In a house that we made our home
It was meant to be.

The next step in our grown-up lives
Was a blinded leap of faith
That you may never feel ready for
But it was meant to be.

When the timing was just right
Our future would entail
Not just one baby to bear.
Two were meant to be.

Months of reading and planning
Time to let the babies grow
Waiting for the right moment
Until it was meant to be.

Then another surprise arrived.
A sudden loss of employment

Fear, sadness, and unexpected wondering:
Is this meant to be?

If this was the worst, we'll take it.
Yet still struggling to understand.
This will make us stronger, we thought.
Maybe this was meant to be.

The first of May appeared
With the arrival of two beautiful babies.
Both precious wonders of pure love.
Thank you, Dear Lord, for this was meant to be.

Summer came and went in a blink
Back-to-school was out of my mind
For I could not fathom leaving
But it was meant to be.

We had no other choice
For now I am a working mom
And he is our stay-at-home dad.
This was meant to be, Lord,
This was meant . . . to be.

{40 reasons} #sol15

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life. _____________________________________________________ Today my husband celebrates a big, BIG birthday -- and I'm so lucky and thankful to have spent the last sixteen years learning about everything that he loves the last (almost) twelve years learning about everything that I love about him the last (almost) five years learning with my daughters why we love our Daddy. Created at canva.com _____________________________________________________ Happy, happy 40th birthday Jon!

{#sol15} 10 Tips for the Challenge

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life. Last Saturday morning, I didn't need to wake up early. I wanted to go back to sleep. But instead my brain was awake and thinking. Creating this list. Writing this post. Many of us are embarking on an adventure - the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Writing, sharing, and commenting for thirty-one days in March. Want to learn more about the SOLSC? Check out Stacey's post {HERE} about the challenge hosted by the "Fab Six" over at the Two Writing Teachers ' blog. I hope you find these tips for the challenge helpful whether you are a first-time slicer (cue confetti!) or a year five slicer like me. 1. Before the challenge

{#sol15} deeper than beauty 8/31

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I have twin four and a half -- almost five! -- year old daughters. I try to be consciously aware of what I say and do in regards to my body image and self-esteem and also with their body image and self-esteem. First of all, because I don't want them to believe everything that society says is true. Even if they don't fully understand it today. In addition, because they are fraternal twin sisters, I want them to understand they are individuals with unique and different bodies that God created for each of them. However, society -- including my loving family and friends -- tell a different story and harmlessly create a comparison war. My girls constantly hear how beautiful, adorable, cute, fill-in-the-blank with any other

AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Great poem! Life doesn't always turn out like we expect or plan. I bet your husband is enjoying himself at home.
elsieMarch 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Thanks for sharing your poem, it is beautiful and so meaningful to many in your same situation. Life does put a speed bump the road, especially when you are rolling along comfortably.
UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Such a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing your life!
AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Brevity and courage. Thank you.
ChrisMarch 8, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Wow. You tell a wondeful story (ups and downs) in such a divine way!

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