I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
~Diane Loomans
~I see FIVE chickens Ma Ma!~
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Hello! I couldn't figure out how to reply to your comment, so I'm posting here. I read over your neice's blog, and there is clearly a difference. She did not abandon her child. She is still involved in Kayden's life, and clearly loves him very much. She shows remarkable maturity for an 18 year old, but I guess she'd have developed that through her experiences. I have a memory of a mother who pushed me out into the streets of Seoul as a helpless toddler, and it's hard for me to think of birthmothers out of that paradigm. Yes, I know they exist, but not for me. And my type of birthmother is one who gets all the cultural romanticization (is that a word?) and forgiveness. So perhaps I should have framed my words better. Thank you for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI love this post -- it's all soooo true! I also love your new blog header! It's just adorable! You have such a great looking family!
ReplyDeleteThe baby photos are a true treasure!!! I also LOVE your post ~ it is so very true!!!
ReplyDeleteCould she be any cuter??!!
ReplyDeleteI just can't get over how adorable Faith is! She is so darn cute! I LOVE the new photo in your header.
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