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.

A Conversation with My Writer Self

I don't know what to write about today. [Scratching head. Bulging eyes staring at the blank screen.] Write about the ordinary. Write about the little things. Just write and write. I know, I know. But I don't know what to write. [Shoulder shrug. Clicking fingertips on the keyboard.] Open your writer's notebook. Search for an idea, a seed, a spark. Let it grow, ignite and you will write. My writer's notebook? Oh, that little book that has been ignored? Unattended? Left blank? [Digging and searching for my notebook.] Live the life of a writer. Ideas breathe all around you every day. In and out. In and out. I know. I know. [Dusting the notebook off. Cracking it open as if it hasn't been opened in years.] It's time to revive the notebook. Open your eyes and ears to your world that's waiting to be captured and shared. I know what to write about today., but first, let me write down a few ideas. [Bringing my wr...

{bedtime stories} 2/31 #sol16

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! _________________________________________________________ "Time to head upstairs. PJs on and let's brush teeth!" My very favorite time of the day is bedtime with the girls. I hurry and hustle and bustle them along, so that we have plenty of time to settle into a bedtime story or two (or more like three). Each girl picks out a book and then one usually snags a third. "Mommy, this is one that you want to read. Right?" When the girls are completely ready for bed, we meet in my bedroom to snuggle in the big bed. I'm in the middle, sandwiched between the two girls. Heads resting close by, slowly slithering closer, they each nestle on my shoulder to get a closer look at every ...

sols: a gift of words

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers . Join in and share a slice of your life. One of the best gifts I give myself is time to write Monday evenings for the Tuesday Slice of Life. That writing time allows me the opportunity to think about the little moments in my life. Sometimes those moments are big and important. Other times it's a funny moment that made me laugh. Or a celebration, a word, a poem about the ordinary life. I'm still amazed that I have been writing each week for over three years! Yet, there is another gift . . . My mom and dad have published my writing. Just this past Christmas, I received volume five of my blog writing. Yes, I have five books f...

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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