Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Category: Family Life

  • Mothering

    Post Views = 468My daughter’s child, climbing on the armchair,balancing and flipping, then settling downto read Blueberries For Sal, unawareof the echoes from the past. Her nightgownappears by the bed, “Mom, I’m scared,” she’d gloomand climb under the covers. My patienceebbing, I’d send her back to her dark room – but she understands, gives reassurance.Snuggling in close, she…

  • For You

    Post Views = 377I love you because you embody vulnerability. You’re not afraid to speak from the bottom of your soul.I see the tear on your cheek, the furrowed brow that reveals.I want to hold it all in, but you help me to feel.  I love you because of your passion for life.Your eyes light up…