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Awestruck

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Awestruck means to be very impressed and amazed by something.  What does it mean to be in awe?  Awe means a reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.  I'm not even sure these definitions bring real justice to the meaning of the words. The recent solar eclipse has left me with much to think about as many converse about the beauty, the uniqueness, and the phenomenons of nature.  Of the many podcasts I listen to, they all had much to say about the eclipse.  I was also a witness to it, but not in its totality.  I was a witness to 50% totality.  Anyway, there were many different thoughts on it.  Some said they were in awe and that it was the most miraculous and beautiful thing they had ever seen!  Being in darkness, seeing stars, and hearing the changes in nature in the middle of the day was a unique experience like none other they ever had before.  My son thought it was the most amazing thing he'd ever seen!  Others said it was cool, but it really didn't matter to them.

Age of Innocence

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Now that the Mad Month of March has ended, I hope life will slow down a bit.  No, I'm not talking about college basketball!  March was truly mad for me!  From lots of sickness to frustrations and break downs, 2024 has not been going great.  I only hope it will improve from here. I have increased frustration about parenting, schooling and the way things are going.  Why do I do hard things?  When I talk to friends or other moms I have a hard time hiding my feelings and sometimes I think they are surprised at how real I am.  I don't have time to waste being fake or pretending things are better than they are.  If I'm not real with myself, then what's the point?  As I have begun to purge my house of baby things, I find myself feeling guilty for not having more children.  I go to Home school co ops and see other women with anywhere from 3 to 11 kids and they make it look so easy.  I know it's not, but I often ask myself why can't I do that? I know the answers.  I'

In My Dreams

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 " The subconscious is always more ready to present the truth than our conscious mind is "-Layne Dalfen After listening to an interview with Layne Dalfen about decoding dreams, I decided to further research the subject.  I listened to her book.  As I listened, I started analyzing a dream I recently had and delved deep into the way I've been feeling lately.  In her interview and book she talks about how the feeling in the dream somehow relates to our feeling in real life.   She says " take that feeling and run with it ".  I like to sum it up by saying Follow the Feeling!  She describes how dreams are our subconscious trying to get our attention!  She talks about how a dream is a type of interview between the conscious and subconscious and how both work simultaneously to make connections and solve problems!  I like that!  Through dreaming our subconscious is trying to piece together a puzzle for us to help us solve a problem. Our subconscious picks pictures for us

No Ordinary Child

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Mary, did you know that your baby boy   Would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new? This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will calm the storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy Has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby You kiss the face of God Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? The blind will see, the deaf will hear The dead will live again The lame will leap, the dumb will speak The praises of the Lamb Mary, did you know that your baby boy Is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your baby bo

Heroes

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  A few weeks ago on my way to work I reached a wreck in the middle of the road.  It looked bad.  I drove around the wreck slowly only noticing one person out of their car.  I did not stop because I knew there was nothing I could do but assist in calling 911.  So, I called 911 as I was driving and gave dispatch the location and relayed everything I saw.  I thought, "I hope someone gets there soon that can help."   I've always been a fan of the super hero genre, whether it's books, comic books, movies or television shows.  I've noticed that most people are fans of the super hero in some form or another.  Why? Why do we like heroes?  Why are we attracted to the good vs. evil story lines?  I think we like these stories because they can spark hope.  We all want something to hope for.  Hope brings positive vibes.   Recently, I've been watching the hit TV series Superman and Lois.  I never tire of watching Clark Kent transform into the all powerful Superman and save